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Philly0381
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Upgrading my PC ram

January 11, 2007 1:03:13 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I getting ready to upgrade my ram from the 512 of PC333 32MXB RD that came with my Gateway box to 2GB of Corsair PC3200 DDR 400MHz memory. Question, are there any settings in either BIOS or Windows that I should be making? I run Windows XP Home with all the current updates.

The computer is three years old has a P4 2.6GHZ processor with HTT and 800MHz FSB. I was trying to find what version BIOS I have, but forget where that info is.

Thanks in advance for any responses.
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yrag
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Reply #1 January 11, 2007 1:14:41 PM
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The bios version is on the first post screen at boot up. For 3200 DDR, set memory speed in bios at 200 (Intel is 200 x 4= 800).
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PurrBall
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Reply #2 January 11, 2007 5:52:59 PM
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You shouldnt have to adjust any settings, the BIOS should configure itself if you havent manually overclocked from it.
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Reply #3 January 12, 2007 10:55:07 AM
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PurrBall

Personally, I didn't want to have to change any settings so I like your response. I should get the memory today. I ordered it online and got what I felt was a good price, 2GB of memory for under $200(US). I'll post back with requests for help if needed. Thank you.


Yrag

I appreciate your response also, but it seems everytime I change settings in the computer my fat fingers get me into trouble!


Thanks
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greywar
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Reply #4 January 12, 2007 11:49:03 AM
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Most BIOS's will do the timing on their own and most (but not all) will also report on the amount of memory installed and what speed it is running at in the POST screen.
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Reply #5 January 12, 2007 3:34:51 PM
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Well, the memory arrived. Opened up the computer and did alittle early spring cleaning, boy were there alot of dust bunnies. Used compressed air to get the bunnies moved out and some Q-tips to clean the fans. Installing the memory would have been alot easier if my fingers weren't always blocking my view. Put the computer back together and started it up with no problems.

I finally remembered where to find the computer information, under Help and Support. System recognized the new memory just find. The system sure does fly when you bring up programs or shut them down now.

Gee, I wonder what else I can upgrade!
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