Memory Sticks. Im confused on what memory sticks to get, For memory type is says "RDRAM(RAMBUS)" Number of memory slots is says "4x168 Pin SDRAM DIMMs" Do i get RDRAM? Everywhere says all the RDRAM is 184 Pin..Im confused. Can SDRAM fit? As of now there's 2x128mb in there, with 2 other things filling the other 2 slots, what are they? can someone help?

For a Chaintech 9BIA motherboard;

Motherboard chipset is an Intel 845,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intel_chipsets#Pentium_4_chipsets

http://www.firingsquad.com/hw/168/Chaintech_9BIA/

PC133 (SDR Sdram at 133MegaHertz;

{Single Data Rate. The proper term, not just Sdram.
Double Data Rate Sdram is Sdram.
Double Data Rate 2 Sdram is Sdram.
Double Data Rate 3 Sdram is Sdram.
DDR Sdram, DDR2 Sdram, DDR3 Sdram.

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory )

Low-Density, Unbuffered, Non-ECC, Cas Latency of 3

(Don't get some [email protected] off of Ebay.
It's usually high-density, ECC, that was used by old server computers)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146305

WHEW! Unless you just want to run 1GB of ram memory, I would toss that board! (Two 512MB sticks) ->

-> Need two 1GB sticks of SDR Sdram at 133MHz

http://www.directron.com/ct128m72s4r75.html

$400 smakeroos USD!!

Bah! That is just cra-zy!

Maximum TOTAL Amount is 2GigaByte. (2GB)
Maximum Amount for EACH ram memory slot is 1GB.

IF, you only have ONE ram memory module ('Stick'), it goes in Slot 1. (DIMM 1)
That is the ram memory slot closest to the processor socket.
The Processor reads ram memory Slot 1 first.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Chaintech/9BIA.html

Regards,
joecoolvette

First of all, make sure you have the right memory - 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-4200 MB/sec.

Your machine should support the memory as it has two banks of 1. Sometimes it is simply a sequence problem. In older machines with mixed memory, I always put the largest and fastest in the first slot. You might try just reversing the memory.

It sounds like like you have multiple issues. When all memory slots are filled with 256 sticks the computer boots but only sees 256 MB instead of 1 gig.
When you install the Crimms it won't boot at all.
You may have an open circuit on one of the Crimms.
As for the computer seeing only 256 MB you may have a bad memory slot on the motherboard.
Here's a link regarding Direct Rambus DRAM or DRDRAM (sometimes just called Rambus DRAM or RDRAM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDRAM

the specs i read says 8 gig is the max. here is what it says for RAM
RAM

• Installed Size 4.0 GB / 8.0 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

check to make sure you have added the right type of memory. also look at your user manual. it should tell you where and how to place the added sticks. sometimes they have to be added in pairs or have to be in specific slots. also if you dont have the manual it is on the gateway site. you should type in your model and serial number and get all the info you need.

HELLO Paul

When installing memory modules in the system board sockets and not using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines:

• Each memory socket on the system board must be occupied either by a RIMM or a CRIMM.
  
  
• Memory sockets must be upgraded in matched pairs. In other words, two sockets in a pair must contain modules of identical capacity, number of components, and speed. See "System Board Memory Components" to identify pairs of sockets.
  
  
• Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC modules all function as non-ECC.
  
  
• Be sure to install a RIMM in socket 1 first (closest to the processor) before installing modules in the other sockets.
  
  
• The system board supports PC600 and PC800 memory modules.
  
  
• http://www.memoryx.net/precwor530.html what memory part numbers you should buy and cost

the link below will give you what type of memory you need to isntall



http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws530/en/sm/2memory.htm#1149832



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Consider updating your motherboard bios.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=K7VT2&o=BIOS

Also make sure that your memory is correct for this system:


- Max. capacity of system memory: 2GB DDR or 2GB SDRAM
- DDR x 2, DDR266/200 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- SDRAM x 2, PC133/100 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Hey Richard, your board has 2 x 184 DIMM slots, that are both usable, with a maximum capacity of 2GB, supported RAM types are 333MHz, and 266MHz..

Hope this is what you are looking for,

Cheers,


Memory Type DDR SDRAM Number of Memory Slots 2 x 184 Pin DIMMs Supported RAM speeds 333 MHz • 266 MHz Max Supported RAM 2 GB Memory Type DDR SDRAM Number of Memory Slots 2 x 184 Pin DIMMs Supported RAM speeds 333 MHz • 266 MHz Max Supported RAM 2 GB DDR SDRAM Number of Memory Slots 2 x 184 Pin DIMMs Supported RAM speeds 333 MHz • 266 MHz Max Supported RAM 2 GB

From the Asus spec site: Memory Memory Type DDR SDRAM Number of Memory Slots 4 x 184 Pin DIMMs Supported RAM speeds 400 MHz • 333 MHz • 266 MHz Max Supported RAM 4 GB

Memory Memory Type DDR SDRAM Number of Memory Slots 4 x 184 Pin DIMMs Supported RAM speeds 400 MHz • 333 MHz • 266 MHz Max Supported RAM 4 GB DDR SDRAM 400; 333; 266mhz
4 GB max 4x1024 184pin
Hope this helps.

you may have installed memory that may not be compatible with your motherboard

do you know what type of mother board you have..
your memory must match in this categories
1. type (ddr, ddr2, sdram, simm, rimm)
2. speed (measured in mhz or sometimes given as a pcXXXX number)
3. cas number.
4. whether is ECC, parity, buffered, registered, non ecc
5. check your motherboard documentation to find exactly in what slot your new memory stick should go and which one should go first and which one should go second (ex. if you have dimm slots and you have 4 slots (2 pairs of different color) you may need to install one memory sticks like this: memory - empty - memory -empty
if one of the items that should be matched does not correspond your computer could work but it will work at the slower speed (ex. memory 1 (slow) + memory 2 (faster) = speed of memory 1

note: don't confuse memory capacity (1g, 512mb) with speed (333mhz, pc2700)... the best thing to do is to check the documentation of *********** board or even take the memory stick that you originally have and have the store looking for the memory that you need...

This is the memory specs for your board 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM memory Dual-channel memory architecture