Installing RAM - Not Recognised

[Dymond]

Hey, starting to rack up a few problems lately Well the problem is im trying to install more RAM... i currently have 2x256mb and am trying to install an extra 1gig (single stick)
Using Cpu-Z it says type: DDR Bandwidth: PC3200

So using that i went ahead and bought this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....80004857160&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

Yet when i insert the stick into the slot it is not recognised and computer still reads it as only 512mb. So i removed both 256mb and inserted the 1gig alone and then i get a constant beeping. As far as im aware by the details it should work, right? any ideas whats happening?
Thanks, Dymond.

 

[Alfredw1]

maybe your pc only supports up to 512mb. whats your specs?

 

[Yoad]

Memory controller or BIOS version does not work with over 512mb

Try updating BIOS first, if that doesnt work then its most likely to be your memory controller, can you tell me your motherboard model and manufacturer please? And what CPU are you running with?

-Jo.

 

[Dymond]

I dont actually know how to update my BIOS so could you help me there?
I have a Dell Dimension 8300
Mobo Model: 0M2035
And have an Intel P4 2.6gig CPU

 

[Alfredw1]

you dont have a 2.4 gig cpu! you have a 2.4ghz cpu.

 

[Yoad]

^Shutup spammer -.-.


uhhmm, I dont know much of prefab computers such as dell or hp so, if someone else that does surfs here he'll probably help you...

-Jo.

 

[Alfredw1]

hey who are you talking to???!!!

 

[Dymond]

you dont have a 2.4 gig cpu! you have a 2.4ghz cpu.

If you wanna be technical its a 2.6ghz cpu and can you stop posting crap on my thread, unless you want to help go away.

Anyone got any suggestions or can impart any knowledge, feel free.
And how do i update my bios on a dimension 8300?

 

[Dymond]

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