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  #16  
Old August 5th 09, 01:27 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Mr. Smith
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Posts: 96
Default adding memory

On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)
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  #17  
Old August 5th 09, 01:27 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Mr. Smith
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Posts: 96
Default adding memory

On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)
  #18  
Old August 5th 09, 02:07 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Touch Base[_3_]
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Posts: 182
Default adding memory


"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base


  #19  
Old August 5th 09, 02:07 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Touch Base[_3_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 182
Default adding memory


"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base


  #20  
Old August 5th 09, 02:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Posts: 104
Default adding memory

Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that this
may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it would
be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down with
only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my WinXP
system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR (128-bit)
high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be installed." That's
the reason for asking if I can install two different sticks. Otherwise I'd
just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the 512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base




  #21  
Old August 5th 09, 02:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory

Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that this
may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it would
be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down with
only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my WinXP
system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR (128-bit)
high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be installed." That's
the reason for asking if I can install two different sticks. Otherwise I'd
just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the 512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base




  #22  
Old August 5th 09, 03:11 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 6,475
Default adding memory

Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it
would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base






  #23  
Old August 5th 09, 03:11 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 6,475
Default adding memory

Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it
would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base






  #24  
Old August 5th 09, 03:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory

Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead of
using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it
would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base








  #25  
Old August 5th 09, 03:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory

Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead of
using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it
would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base








  #26  
Old August 5th 09, 03:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory

update.
Finally caught the Post(startup) after 3 resets and it's reporting dual
channel.
Guessing the MB is ok with different size and speed of sticks.
Go figure.......


"L.S." wrote in message
...
Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead of
using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured
it would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base










  #27  
Old August 5th 09, 03:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory


update.
Finally caught the Post(startup) after 3 resets and it's reporting dual
channel.
Guessing the MB is ok with different size and speed of sticks.
Go figure.......


"L.S." wrote in message
...
Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead of
using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured
it would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base










  #28  
Old August 5th 09, 05:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 6,475
Default adding memory

You lucked out :-)

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
update.
Finally caught the Post(startup) after 3 resets and it's reporting dual
channel.
Guessing the MB is ok with different size and speed of sticks.
Go figure.......


"L.S." wrote in message
...
Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead
of using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured
it would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function
ok with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow
down with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation
of my WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel
DDR (128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512
instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb,
184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base












  #29  
Old August 5th 09, 05:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 6,475
Default adding memory

You lucked out :-)

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
update.
Finally caught the Post(startup) after 3 resets and it's reporting dual
channel.
Guessing the MB is ok with different size and speed of sticks.
Go figure.......


"L.S." wrote in message
...
Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead
of using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured
it would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function
ok with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow
down with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation
of my WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel
DDR (128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit
if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512
instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb,
184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

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Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


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Old August 5th 09, 05:25 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Default adding memory

Sure did.
I'm looking around for another 1gb DDR400 to match the one in it but so far,
so good.
Seems stable enough.

Thanks for everyones help/suggestions.


"JS" @ wrote in message ...
You lucked out :-)

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"L.S." wrote in message
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update.
Finally caught the Post(startup) after 3 resets and it's reporting dual
channel.
Guessing the MB is ok with different size and speed of sticks.
Go figure.......


"L.S." wrote in message
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Thanks. I installed the 1gb stick and the system is picking it
up(start-CP-system) but not sure how to check on dual channeling...
May have goofed as I installed in slot A (1gb) and slot B (512) instead
of using the 2 slot B's..

Should I change it?



"JS" @ wrote in message
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Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

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"L.S." wrote in message
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Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated
that this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I
figured it would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function
ok with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow
down with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation
of my WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel
DDR (128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must
be installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two
different sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take
out the 512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the
128-bit if there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
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"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512
instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup
but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb,
184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this
newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base














 




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