Recent content by Famous

Would you please post a link to the forum for this board? Thanks.

As I said previously, I could get the computer to boot with the DDR sometimes. Well, one of the times that it booted, it did not recognize the modem (add new hardware wizard popped up). So I decided to remove it and see what happened. I also wonder if it is something with the IRQ's, but I...

Yeah, I was wondering if maybe your max is 64 BM per slot. If you have 3 slots, then you can get to 192 MB which is not too bad for an old computer.

I love my wireless laptop. I use the 802.11g spec (54 MB). Its up to you which spec you use. The 802.11b is cheaper, and still faster than your broadband. I'm not running cable through my house because this wireless works too well.

btw, I tried a different slot and it didn't help. :(

O.k., get this. I removed my PCI modem and now the computer works great with the DDR memory! Go figure! I don't use my dialup modem most of the time, but just in case, how can I put it back and make it work.

Hmmm, that's not good to hear. :(

and. . . ? :)

Thanks for the info. I am using xp Pro and sp1. I didn't think the OS would matter, since it never got past the POST anyhow.

Everything was working fine with PC133 memory (256 MB), but when I installed some K-Byte 512 MB DDR 2700/2100 184 pin DIMM (single chip), now I don't get the POST beep at all. Well, the first time I installed the new memory, it worked fine. By the way, I did remove the old memory. hehe But...