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If you are using the same motherboard as the first one, what you are experiencing is too weird to worry over. Is it still under warranty? I'd say you have proved that the MB is deffective. Take it back for a refund or exchange.
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Here are the specifications of the Gateway 838GM:
You will have to replace the existing memory with thesesettings only:
The machine comes with: 512 MB = 256 MB (removable) + 256 MB
PC3200DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR
Nowyou can only upgrade to 4.0 Gig total.
I would recommend going to this link and order the correct memory foryour computer I use them quite a bit.
http://www.memorystock.com/memory/Gateway838GM.html
Rob
Hola amigo primero que nada devemos saber que systema operativo usa tu computador Windows Xp Vista or Windows 7
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System Requirements
Operating System
For Windows®-based PC Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems
Processor
Windows® 7 Mmimimum: Intel Pentium 4 (3 GhZ), 1 GB of RAM; recommended: Intel Pentium (Dual-Core 1.8 GHz), 2 GB of RAM, 1250 MB free Windows Vista® Mmimimum: Intel Pentium 4 (3 GhZ), 1 GB of RAM; recommended: Intel Pentium (Dual-Core 1.8 GHz), 2 GB of RAM, 1250 MB free
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later Mmimimum: Intel Pentium 4 (3 GhZ), 1 GB of RAM; recommended: Intel Pentium (Dual-Core 1.8 GHz), 2 GB of RAM, 1250 MB free
Other
CD-ROM
USB 1.1 (2.0 recommended)
16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory
Windows-compatible speakers or headphones
Internet
Broadband Internet access may be required for certain features. Local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.
Internet functions also require
Internet Explorer® 6/7 for installation; 25 MB hard-drive space typically required.
"Supports up to 2 GB of system memory with DIMMs utilizing 512 Mbit technology DRAM devices"-intel
you can use 2 sticks of 1 gig apiece to get to 2 gigs of total memory, but you have to make sure that the ram sticks use "512Mbit " technology.
the 512Mbit technology refers to the arrangement of memory chips on the ram cards. a card which uses 64Mx8 (8 seperate memory chips of 64M apiece) would be appropriate.
"Nearly all motherboards only recognize 1 GB modules if they are low density 64M×8 modules. If high density 128M×4 1 GB modules are used, they most likely will not work."-wikipedia"
IF THE SYSTEM SAYS YOU HAVE 1GB RAM THAN YOU HAVE 1 GIG OF RAM, EVEN THOU SOMEONE TOLD YOU YOU HAD 2-512MG=1GB.
HERE IS HOW I SEE WHAT YOU ARE SAYING YOU HAVE 2-DDR-2 1 GIG STICKS THAT MEAN IF 1 IS INSTALLED THAN YOU HAVE 1 GB AND IF YOU COULD GET 2 STICKS WORKING TOGETHER THAN YOU WOULD HAVE 2GB RAM.
1 CHIP SET = 1GB RAM
2 CHIP SET = 2GB RAM
YOU MOTHERBOARD MAY NOT ALLOW THAT MUCH RAM, OR WHAT I MEAN THE BIOS MAKE UP THE AMOUNT OF RAM.
TO RULE OUT ANY BAD CHIP SETS OR GOOD RAM OR BAD RAM.
TAKE THE PEACE OF RAM THAT IS WORKING OUT AND REPLACE IT WITH THE OTHER PEACE AND SEE IF IT WILL RUN.
IF IT WORKS THAN LEAVE THAT ONE IN PLACE AND INSTALL THE SECOND PEACE IN THE SECOND SLOT.
IF BOTH CHIP SET ARE GOOD THAN BOTH SHOULD WORK OKAY TOGETHER.
IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, IT MAYBE SOME DUST IN THE MEMORY LOTS
OR THE SLOT MAYBE DAMAGED.
OR
THE CHIP DESIGN LAYOUT MAYBE THE OPPOSITE SIDE, THIS MAY MEANS THE CHIPS MAY FACE EACH OTHER, OR FACE OUTWARD FROM EACH OTHER.
Your mobo is quite old and its chipset can only support a maximum of 512MB PER SIDE (technically called a bank) of a memory module. I would guess that your 1gb memory module has 8 chips that are all located on one side of the module, putting all of the 1 GB on one bank. Thus, only 512MB of your 1 gb RAM is detected and usable by your motherboard (the remaining 32 mb is most likely being used by your onboard video). You'll need to find a double sided 1 gb memory module (usually 8 chips on each side).
It sounds like it could be your processor, how did you test your processor to make sure it worked correctly? Also how manny stick off RAM do you have and the total amount in MB or Gigs.
Supported RAM TechnologyDDR SDRAMRAM Installed ( Max )0 MB / 2 GB (max)Supported RAM SpeedPC2100, PC1600, PC2700The above is the specification for RAM for your M/board It can take up to 2Gb ram 2 X 1GB sticks you may have to change BIOS settings aand your computer will definitely run fasterPlease give me a FIXYA
Does the motherboard support 1 gig ram modules? what kkind of motherboard/video card do you have? sometimes video card onboard ram can ofset motherboard ram, especially with ati video cards.
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