Hello All Have a puzzler here and looking for "help"
For my B&W G3 350, I purchased two each 256MB sticks from OWC to add to the two each 128MB sticks that came with the machine( via e-bay) . The 256s were labeled PC100 on the OWC attached bar code -warranty sticker . Also, the P/N matches the shipping invoice P/N that I ordered. (BTW both sticks do have unique OWC serial numbers) The 256s are in slots J19, J20 , and the 128s are in slots J21 ,J22. All has been working OK since end of February; first with the stock 350 G3 ZIF and later with a XLR8 ZIF upgrade to G4 500 . TechTool Pro 3 RAM check is a "pass" But a couple of days ago I downloaded a utility called DIMM First aid to check the RAM type( 222,etc) When I ran it, the printout identified : the 256s as PC66 -222 :DIMM checks out OK note "the number of column address bits is not compatible with newer macs" the 128s as PC100-222 :DIMM checks out OK My understanding is the the PC66 and PC100 designates the bus speed that the RAM is designed for(?). Also,Per Apple, the RAM for the B&W ( a 100MHZ bus speed machine) must be PC100 So, who do I believe. OWC or DIMM First Aid? I guess the basic question is ; can a B&W G3 work with PC66 type RAM ? Also 1, what bothers me is that although by box is "working" , did I get what I paid for from OWC? Also 2. Is there another utility that I can use a a check ? thanks to all that reply albert -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
