 Memory FAQ Topics |
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If a SDRAM DIMM module is assembled with a -10 SDRAM chip, is it considered PC100 compatible? |
| 2. |
Are PC133 speed-tested SDRAMs backward compatible with PC100? |
| 3. |
Several Memory module suppliers are offering PC133 modules with a performance setting of 3-2-2. What advantage does a 2-2-2 module provide? |
| 4. |
What is the difference between 72 bit and 64 bit memory and between 32 bit and 36 bit memory? |
| 5. |
What is the performance difference between EDO DRAM and standard (Fast Page Mode) DRAM? |
| 6. |
What happens if my memory is not PC-100 compliant? |
| 7. |
How can I recognize compliant PC100 or PC133 SDRAM memory? |
| 8. |
What voltage is SDRAM? |
| 9. |
What is the difference between "2-clock" and "4-clock" SDRAM? |
| 10. |
What is PC SDRAM, PC100 SDRAM and Registered SDRAM? |
| 11. |
What's the difference between 2K and 4K SDRAM? |
| 12. |
What's the difference between buffered and unbuffered DIMMs? |
| 13. |
What is CL or CAS Latency? |
| 14. |
Can you tell by looking at a module if it is SDRAM, FPM, EDO etc? |
| 15. |
What is refresh rate and self refresh? |
| 16. |
What is the difference between PC2100 (DDR266), PC2700 (DDR333), and PC3200 (DDR400)Memory? |
| 17. |
What is the difference between SDRAM and DDR SDRAM ? Are they similar ? |
| 18. |
How much memory are required when running Microsoft Window XP ? |
| 19. |
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| 20. |
Will more memory speed up my computer? |
| 21. |
Do I need PC100 SDRAM for my PC system?
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| 22. |
General Guidelines for Memory Upgrade Based on CPUs |
| 23. |
How Much Memory Do I Have? |
| 24. |
How do I know when I have enough memory? |
| 25. |
How much memory do i need? |
| 26. |
386 Computers |
| 27. |
486 Computers |
| 28. |
Pentiums Computers (586 Computer) |
| 29. |
Pentium Pro Computers (P-6 Processor) |
| 30. |
Apple MacIntosh Computers |
| 31. |
I have just installed memory into my 486 and have a blank monitor or the system refuses to boot. What's wrong? |
| 32. |
I just installed 16MB of memory in my 486. I turned on the computer and get a message: Invalid configuration/run setup. How do I fix this error? |
| 33. |
My Pentium 100Mhz computer came with EDO memory. I installed two new EDO 60 nanosecond SIMMs and now my screen is blank when I boot the computer. Why? |
| 34. |
Installing and Removing Memory Module.
Replacing defective modules and upgrading to new modules |
| 35. |
I want to purchase Fast Page Mode memory for my 486 computer, but the retailer only has EDO and Parity memory. What do I purchase? |
| 36. |
What is the difference between EDO memory and Fast Page Mode memory? |
| 37. |
Will EDO modules work in my 486DX2-66? |
| 38. |
How many modules do I need to upgrade my Pentium? |
| 39. |
I installed EDO memory in my Pentium system and am now encountering boot-up problems |
| 40. |
I own a Pentium 200MHz computer which has SDRAM memory. I have one memory slot available on the mainboard for upgrading. Do I have to remove the existing module and install in matching pairs to upgrade my memory? |
| 41. |
Can I mixed different grades of DDR Memory during installation? |
| 42. |
I have upgraded my PC with more rams , now its operating very slowly?? |
| 43. |
I upgraded my system to 1GB of SDRAM memory but now Windows won't start |
| 44. |
Can different CAS Latency modules be mixed and match during installation |
| 45. |
When upgrading more memory in a system , do I have to move or remove the older memory? |
| 46. |
How long does Memory last ? |
| 47. |
Does adding more Ram speed up my internet connections? |
| 48. |
Will adding more memory increases "Virtual Memory"? |
| 49. |
what is the difference between 4-layer & 6-layer memory ? Are they the same kind of module. |
| 50. |
What is Dual Channel memory ? Is it some kind of special memory? |
| 51. |
What is ESD ? |
| 52. |
What is CL2 & CL3 ? |
| 53. |
Will DDR SDRAM memory work on my current PC system using PC133 memory ? |
| 54. |
What is a "Virtual Channel" or VC SDRAM Memory ? |
| 55. |
Can my PC-133 memory be backward compatible to my older PC system ? |
| 56. |
How can I tell if my PC133 memory is a 6 layer or 4 Layer PCB board ? |
| 57. |
What is OEM Memory ? |
| 58. |
Can I mix a 128MB PC100 SDRAM DIMM with a 128MB PC133 SDRAM DIMM? |
| 59. |
Can you mix and match parity and non-parity modules? |
| 60. |
My PC came with 32MB of memory. I added 32MB in the second slot. Can I add 128MB or more in the third slot ? |
| 61. |
Will adding more memory improve Web-Browsing ? |
| 62. |
What is Registered SDRAM ? |
| 63. |
Should I upgrade my PC memory to PC133 or PC100 ? |
| 64. |
I have 512MB on my system - why does it prompt "out of memory". |
| 65. |
Can my system cache memory be upgraded. |
| 66. |
Is DDR faster than SDRAM ? |
| 67. |
What is CAS Latency ? |
| 68. |
What does it mean when my memory chip is marked 8ns and 7.5 ns ? |
| 69. |
Can CAS2 and CAS3 DIMM module be mixed together? |
| 70. |
Can I used a PC133 SDRAM on a 200Mhz FSB system ? |
| 71. |
What is the difference between Ram and Virtual Memory? |
| 72. |
How do I know when its time to upgrade my system memory? |
| 73. |
Can I install an ECC DIMM on a Non-ECC motherboard? |
| 74. |
Will buffered and unbuffered DIMMs fit into the same socket?
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| 75. |
Can a PC1600 DDR DIMM be mixed with a PC2100 DIMM ? |
| 76. |
What is the difference between a PC133 vs a VC133 DIMM ? |
| 77. |
How do I know if I need parity, non-parity, or ECC memory? |
| 78. |
How many speed are there for DDR memory? |
| 79. |
What is the difference between SPD and Non-SPD DIMM? |
| 80. |
What is the difference between buffered and registered memory?
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| 81. |
What is the difference between 3.3V and 5V Memory? |
| 82. |
How can I tell if a DIMM has 2 Clock or 4 Clocks ? |
| 83. |
What is the difference between SIMMs and DIMMs? |
| 84. |
What's the difference between EDO and SDRAM? |
| 85. |
My system have both SIMM and DIMM slots, can I used them all? |
| 86. |
Norton Diagnostics' memory test fail after I installed more memory, Why ?
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| 87. |
What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous memory? |
| 88. |
What is the Rambus and SDRAM, are they similar technology ? |
| 89. |
Can you mixed ECC and Non-ECC DIMM Module ? |
| 90. |
Can I used 30pin SIMM and the 72pin SIMM together? |
| 91. |
Can you mixed and match EDO with Fast page mode (FPM)memory? |
| 92. |
What is the difference between SDRAM & SGRAM? |
| 93. |
What is EEPROM ? |
| 94. |
What is the difference between SDRAM & SRAM ? |
| 95. |
Can you mixed and match RDRAM with SDRAM? |
| 96. |
Can I use PC133 or PC100 SDRAM in my PC that has a 66MHz front side bus? |
| 97. |
What is a 2 CLK SDRAM ? |
| 98. |
I recently upgraded my 64MB memory with another strip of 64MB memory. Why did my computer slow down after I installed more RAM? |
| 99. |
My system more than 512MB RAM. Why does Windows say I'm out of memory? |
| 100. |
My PC boots up okay but seems to hang up after running for one hour or so. How can I find out what is wrong? |
| 101. |
Some techniques for troubleshooting Memory failure without a Memory Tester. You can attempt the following experiment- : |
| 102. |
Guide to Troubleshooting Memory Failures without a Memory Tester |
| 103. |
Troubleshooting Memory Failures using AMI BIOS Beep Codes |
| 104. |
How do I clear the printer memory after each page is printed |
| 105. |
Guride to Troubleshooting memory using BIOS Beep Codes |
| 106. |
Troubleshooting Memory Failures using Award BIOS Beep Codes |
| 107. |
If I have regular memory sizing error during POST (bootup), how should I trouble shoot the failure ? |
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