Windows 7 running slow after memory upgrade

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) Support > ECS L7S7A2 > Main Support page,

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?CategoryID=1&DetailID=267&MenuID=24&LanID=0

Click on Download.
(Features /Specification / Download / Support / FAQ / etc)

Click on Manual.
(Driver / BIOS / Manual)

Scroll down a little, click on the country name nearest yours, next to the Green Down Arrow.

A small window will come up on the right -
Opening l7s7a2_eng11a.zip

Make sure there is a Green dot in the small circle, to the left of - Save File.
If there isn't; left-click in the empty circle to the left of Save File.
Now go below in the window, and click on OK.

A small window will come up on the left.
Allow the file to fully download, then DOUBLE-click right on the file name.
In the next small window click on - Extract all files, to the far left.

In the next three small windows click on Next, Next, and Finish.
Finally in the last small window, DOUBLE-click right on the file name, next to the red Adobe PDF icon.
(L7S7A2_en...)

There is the motherboard manual, and the jumper settings.

IF, you cannot open this Zip file, suggest go to 7-Zip, download, and install. It is a free 'un-zip' program.

[ A Zip file is used to send large amounts of information more easily.
A Zip file is a compressed file.
You need to 'un-zip it', or uncompress it.

Requires an 'Un-zip' program.
WinZip usually comes with Windows, but may only last so long, because it is a trial version.
7-Zip is one of the free unzip programs, NO trial.
I use it ]

[NOTE*
I DOUBLE-clicked on the file name - L7S7A2, and a warning 'Squawk Box' came up from Microsoft.
Click on Run. It is OK I assure you.

[ Small primer;
Microsoft assures users that the program they are about to use, is free from Malware. (Virus, spyware, etc)
To do this they check the program out, and certify it to be OK.
This cost $$$$$$ for the software manufacturer.

Costs for the main program check, and EACH time a user downloads the software.
This = NO to most software manufacturers.

Most of the time the software is free, WHO in their right mind is going to pay each time a user downloads it? I wouldn't.
Also if I am a reputable software company, or pre-built computer company, I wouldn't either. ]

IF, somehow you cannot download the motherboard manual:

Motherboard oriented as it sits mounted in the computer case;
Processor to the Top, Ram Memory slots to the Right, 5 white PCI slots to the Bottom;

1) To the Left side of the Processor socket is a jumper.
FIDJP1

CPU (Processor) Ratio Selector
(Multiplier)

Two columns of 5 contact pins.
Contact pin on the Bottom/Right is Pin 1.

Pins on the Right side are numbered ODD.
Pins on the Left side are numbered EVEN.

Starting on the BOTTOM of the Right side, going towards the Top;
Pins 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Starting on the BOTTOM of the Left side, going towards the Top;
Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.

Jumper on pins;

A) 1 and 2 - BIOS checks the Processor out, and automatically sets the Multiplier. (CPU Ratio Selector)

B) No jumper used -> 10.5
C) Jumper on pins 9 and 10 -> 6.5
D) Jumper on pins 7 and 8 -> 8.5
E) Jumper on pins 7-8, and 9-10 -> 12.5

F) Jumper on pins 5-6 -> 9.5
G) Jumper on pins 5-6, and 9-10 -> 5.5
H) Jumper on pins 5-6, and 7-8 -> 7.5
I) Jumper on pins 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 -> 11.5

J) Jumper on pins 3-4 -> 10.0
K) Jumper on pins 3-4, and 9-10 -> 6.0
L) Jumper on pins 3-4, and 7-8 -> 8.0
M) Jumper on pins 3-4, and 7-8, and 9-10 -> 12.0

N) Jumper on pins 3-4, and 5-6 -> 9.0
O) Jumper on pins 3-4, 5-6, and 9-10 -> 5.0
P) Jumper on pins 3-5, 5-6, and 7-8 -> 7.0
Q) Jumper on pins 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 -> 11.0

The JP1 jumper is to the Right of the bottom white PCI slot.
(No.5 PCI slot)

3-pins going across in a row.
Pin all the way to the Right; is Pin 1.

Starting from the Right side, going towards the Left;
Pins 1, 2, and 3.

Turn computer OFF.
Put a jumper cap in Pins 2 and 3 for 5 seconds.
Remove the jumper cap, place back on pins 1 and 2.

Resets CMOS memory.

Just in case you are referring to the Front Panel header;

The front of your computer is the Front Panel.
The area of contact pins on the motherboard, that the main wires go to, is the Front Panel header.

The Front Panel header is to the Right of the CMOS battery, and is located next to the right outside edge of the motherboard.

Two columns of pins.
IF, I am reading this correct; 5 pins on the Right side, 4 pins on the Left side.

Pins on the Right side are numbered ODD.
Pins on the Left side are numbered EVEN.

Starting on the BOTTOM of the Right side, going towards the Top;
Pins 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Starting on the Bottom of the Left side, going towards the Top;
Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8. There is NO Pin 10.

A) Pins 1 and 3 are for the HarDDrive activity LED. (Light)
Pin 1 is for the Positive connection.
If the HDD LED is dim when the harddrive is active, switch the wires around.

B) Pins 5 and 7 are for a Reset switch, IF a Reset switch is used.

C) Pin 9 is N/C. Not Connected. It is Reserved. (Probably 5 Volts for the factory to test )

D) Pins 2 and 4 are for the Power On LED. (Light)
Pin 2 is for the Positive wire.
If the PWR LED is dim when the computer is on, switch the wires around.

E) Pins 6 and 8 are for the Power On switch.

F) There is NO Pin 10.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

http://www.ocworkbench.com/2003/ecs/l7s7a2/l7s7a2-1.htm

During the boot process you will see on the screen to press a certain key to enter setup
Press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS
after you make any changes in BIOS press Esc then press the F10 button save to cmos to restart
cmos is located in BIOS

Almost all motherboards contain a jumper that can clear all CMOS settings along with the BIOS password. The location of this jumper varies depending upon the motherboard brand. You should read your motherboard manual to check its location. If you don

I am running windows 7 is a laptop....and it is using over 1 GB plus my startup programs. Your laptop can handle and use 4 GB of ram. (2) 2GB sticks. Below are the specs.

Module Size: 2GB

Package: 200-pin SODIMM

Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300

Maximum Memory: 4096MB

The four-pin CPU fan connector is the same as the three-pin (red is for voltage, black is ground and yellow for the rpm reading) but also adds a blue wire used by some BIOS sets to adjust the RPM speed of the fan. The three-pin will fit into a four-pin connector without modification, using a jumper is DEFINITELY not recommended as it could short your board.

If your system has the four-pin fan, and it boots and runs without error, it may be that your CPU is running cool enough that the fan is not needed at the time. Check your BIOS for a hardware monitor to see the actual CPU temperature. Also, you may have added utilities in Windows to give the fan speed and CPU temperature in real time. You may also notice the CPU fan kicking in when doing CPU intensive operations (virus scans, etc.)

The four-pin fan would run from a three-pin connector but would always run at full speed because the RPM Adjust signal is not present.

hmm you might need to flash the bios or reset the bios follow these instructions.

TO RESET BIOS
1.) unplug the computer system
2.) remove the side panel

now you have two option
OPTION 1
3.) locate the jumper jp1 or jcmos1 you can use your manual for a refrence its a 3 pin jumper located cloase to the battery
4.) the jumper is currently on 1 and 2 , set it to 2 and 3 wait a few seconds and set it back to 1 and 2
5.) THATS IT BIOS PASSWORD RESET
6.) boot system enter setup and load optamised defaults.
7. save and exit setup

OPTION 2
incase you cant find the jumper
3.)remove memory
4.)remove the battery
5.)press the power button 5 times to empty any charged capicators
6.)replace battery and memory
7.)boot ystem enter bios load optimised defaults , save and exit

THATS IT BIOS RESET

hmm which password ??? is it the bios password or the windows password.. Any way I will give you solutions for both

THE BIOS PASSWORD
1.) unplug the computer system
2.) remove the side panel

now you have two option
OPTION 1
3.) locate the jumper jp1 or jcmos1 you can use your manual for a refrence its a 3 pin jumper located cloase to the battery
4.) the jumper is currently on 1 and 2 , set it to 2 and 3 wait a few seconds and set it back to 1 and 2
5.) THATS IT BIOS PASSWORD RESET
6.) boot system enter setup and load optamised defaults.
7. save and exit setup

OPTION 2
incase you cant find the jumper
3.)remove memory
4.)remove the battery
5.)press the power button 5 times to empty any charged capicators
6.)replace battery and memory
7.)boot ystem enter bios load optimised defaults , save and exit

THATS IT BIOS PASSWORD RESET

TO RESET WINDOWS PASSWORD
1.) dowload hirens boot cd from here
www.phazeddl.com
you will need to search hirens when you go to the site
2.)burn off cd
3.) boot from cd
4.) use the on screen menu to fine windows password reset tools,
5.) choose the appiorate one and follow instructions to change or reset password..

THATS IT WINDOWS PASSWORD RESET..

let me know if you need any more help good luck

Hi, A couple of ideas: 1. There are 3 versions of this motherboard: Dragon Plus, V1.0 & V2.0, perhaps your BIOS needs an update to be able to recognize the new HD. This of course would require flashing; 2. There are two variations of a WD SATA hard drive: Serial ATA amd Serial ATA II; 3. Re Jumper settings: the eight-pin jumper block is only used to enable power management on the drive. There are no master/slave settings since there is only one drive per cable; 4. If you are fresh installing Windows on it, you need to press F6 when asked by the Windows Installer and follow on-screen instructions. Hope this be of some help/idea. Post back how things turn up or should you need further information.

You may have faulty memory, go a run memtest86 and see if you end up with any errors. http://www.memtest.org/ Here is the link.

You may have faulty memory, go a run memtest86 and see if you end up with any errors. http://www.memtest.org/ Here is the link.... Had to post this 3 times...