Grah - RAM problems

[ComradeBadger]

This is my parent's computer - they ask me to stick a 256mb stick of Kingston ValueRAM in their comp. So out goes the PC133 RAM, and in goes the DDR - the motherboard has both S and DDR slots - however, only RAM types that are PC133 or PC2100 compatable are supported (the manual tells me this AFTERWARDS :| ) now - it's throwing a lonnnnng BIOS beep - Memory failure. It's a PhoenixAward BIOS (iirc - I can't remember the version) I have tried:


Clear CMOS - about 5 times
Setting FSB 100/200mHz
Setting FSB 133/233mHz (never know )
Tried the RAM in both DDR slots

It says that if you are experiencing problems with the RAM to set the SDRAM clock at 100mHz. I don't know how to do this outside of BIOS.

Anybody got any help?

The stick on the RAM says KVR333X64C251256 - if that helps

The motherboard is a Jetway V266B Socket A

Anyone?

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Badger, you have more problems with computers than me!

Are you sure the ram isn't b0rked?

 

[ComradeBadger]

The manual vomitted this at me:


"For the SDRAM CLOCK is set at 133mHz use only PC2100-compliant DDR Modules or PC133 compliant SDRAM modules. When this motherboard operates at 122mHz most systems will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used becuase of the strict timing issues, if your DRAM modules are not PC133/PC2100 - compliant, set the SDRAM clcok to 100mHz to ensure system stability"

The RAM is fine, I'm sure of it. And I personally don't have problems.. my own machine was built perfectly first time - my spinky P4 - it's all good.

 

[Washuu]

Sounds like you could go into your Bios and set the speed of your ram to "2100" if it is not.

 

[Hazar]

are there any jumper settings on that motherboard?

 

[VirusType2]

I would return the memory and get the kind that was previously installed. I've had to do this once before.

 

[ComradeBadger]

Sounds like you could go into your Bios and set the speed of your ram to "2100" if it is not.

I can't get into the BIOS - and there are no RAM related jumper settings on the motherboard.