DDR Well, the specific issue is to switch over to DDR memmories. Definitvely, some jumpers should be set and maybe something more too (bios, BUS speed, frequency?). Radek

The jumper settings (if this is the one you are speaking about) are for clearing the BIOS (times, dates, hardware etc...). The diagram is probably showing the settings on which pins to jump when clearing.

Hope this helps.

This MB is very similar to Intel 845 boards. The info is similar & if you had mentioned which jumper's, then maybe.. otherwise this is the specs of imperial:
143159 Imperial GV 20030812
Mat,no:143XXX IMPERIAL-GV200XXXXX E-Machines Socket 478 Processor Socket Type: mPGA478 Memory Type: Unbuffered DDR Synchronous DRAM (DDR SDRAM) Memory Speed: PC2100/PC1600 Memory Sockets: Two 184-pin 2.5 V DIMM sockets Maximum Memory: 2 GB 256Mbit Memory Support: Yes Front Side Bus: 400MHz Intel: Extreme Graphics (845) AGP Manufacturer: Intel Bus: AGP Chipset: Intel 845 Video RAM Type: Uses system memory Onboard Audio Configuration: Intel ICH AC 97 CODEC AC'97 Codec Device: AD1886 Audio Jacks: M, LI, LO, (Header) SO Speaker CD-In Connector: 1 Internal Spkr-Out/Line-Out/Headphone-Out/Mic-In Header: Yes Onboard LAN Onboard 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN Supplier: Realtek RTL8100(B) Ethernet Configuration: Down(PCI) Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Ring: via PME#(PCI) .....................sodeep

Go back into the Bios and change the settings back. If this does not correct the issue you may have another issue. If this is a laptop you can reset the bios by locating the Bios reset switch, usually appears as a pin hole on the bottom of the computer, if this is a desktop then you need to use the Bios Reset jumper on the motherboard. It sounds as thought Windows is not reading the CPU type and speed correctly so you need to undo the change you made to get it back up to speed.

Yes, it will work. Remember that all memory will operate at the speed of the slowest memory though so unless you're completely replacing the memory it won't increase the speed of the memory.

Dealing with OEM PC's can be rather difficult. Most of the specifications on those chips are the same, except the FSB (Front System Bus). The E6300 is 1066MHz and the E6550 is 1333MHz. I don't believe that this is set by jumpers (i'm 95% sure). I would look into BIOS to see if it is an available option to change (though most of the time this setting is set on AUTO). There is a chance that you will need to provide a BIOS update. If you chose to do this be very careful as this is dangerous. Should something interupt this (power outage or something like that) your computer could become useless. Definitely make sure to do a lot of research and preparation before performing an update.

Lorna,
to change bus to 133 MHz, you need to unlock the speed by setting a corresponding jumper on the board to assign busspeed by bios. After doing so, you need to clear CMOS and reboot. Next you'll have to set speed and multiplier in bios. Ideally: 900MHz = 100 x 9. Alternatively: 133 x 6.5 If that doesn't help...check if your RAM-modules are any good anymore. When RAM is not functioning, CPU-error code may be presented, since CPU cannot read/write to RAM, therefore not function. Let me know how this turns out.
Kind regards,
Stephan

Gateway's website says this motherboard will support 4GB of DDR333 or DDR400 memory. I would suggest testing each memory modules by plugging it into the board by itself, then rebooting. This way you can catch a bad DIMM that might be causing problems. If each one checks out then start adding one module at a time, rebooting after each one. If it still stops booting after you add a module, you probably have a bad system board, and only now that you are adding the extra memory are you finding that out. If that is the case, try contacting Gateway support. Maybe they would be kind enough to cover repair under warranty.

Hi Gerry,

The understanding of how this works will require some study on your part. This is because you would not have enough basic knowledge to understand any short answers, that someone might give.

Here are some resources for you to read so you will understand this subject.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard4.htm

http://www.directron.com/fsbguide.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_side_bus

I hope you will find the answers you are looking for here.
Good luck.

You have to go into your bios and see what your front side bus and memmory speeds are. If you overclock you cpu, sometimes you need to underclock your memmory. Say step your memmory down to 333mhz and overclock your front side bus(fsb).
Normally your fsb is 200 and only increase it by mhz. Restart, go into windows. and see if it is stable.

I always use cpu-z and gpu-z to check all of my hardware settings. I use ati tool to overclock my x1950 and it is great. There really isnt any good cpu overclocking tools because its better to do it in the bios.

Do a specific search in google for your processor and overclocking.

there is a jumper setting to slect which type of memory you want to use, check your manual for details on how to change it

1> enusre the rams are in correctly
2>ensure your main board supports the amount of memory and the speed of the memory
3> verify jumper select to correct memory type is set correctly

if the main board aint compatable with the memory you brought that will cause the same problem