Gigabyte G4s have four slots that can accommodate four 512KB Dimms. 
Later models only had three slots.  A definite step backwards by Apple IMO.

JT




Dennis Myhand wrote:

> Hi Robert:
> 
> I just went through this on the PCs in my teaching lab in early January. 
>   Dreamweaver CS3 kicked up an error about there not being enough memory 
> in the computers to meet system requirements.  1 gig is required and all 
> of my machines have 512megs.  I went ahead and installed, and I was 
> surprised the install went ahead.  We have been working with Dreamweaver 
> for about 4 weeks total now and there does not seem to be any issue with 
>   the lower amount of memory, other than the initial warning that the 
> memory amount needed to be increased.
> 
> Lowend Mac says the sawtooth is expandable up to 2 gigs.  What was the 
> configuration option?  The people on this list can figure out just about 
> anything, Mac-wise, if they don't already know it.  Welcome to the list. 
>   Peace, Dennis
> 
> Robert Crittenden wrote:
> 
>>    This is my first posting (neophyte), so take it easy on me!
>>  I am trying to install Adobe CS4 on my aforementioned QS. One of the 
>>system requirements is 2MB (or more) ram. My QS has only three slots, 
>>and the consensus is 512MB max, in each, leaving me a little short (I 
>>know.. that's what she said).
>>   The setup WAS going to let me go ahead and install anyway, but had a 
>>large bright exclamation point that I had to acknowledge before doing 
>>so, so I stopped.
>>  I also had another option other than adding more ram, something about 
>>reconfiguring my system or something (more than I am willing to attempt 
>>at this point).
>>  I also have a FW800, @1GHz, but the same ram limitation exist too!!
>>  I also have a Sawtooth, but don't know about the graphics card in it, 
>>and it is a 500MHz machine, but it is supposed to have four slots, and 
>>thus allows the needed 2GB ram.
>>
>>   Don't really know what to do at this point. Really need to move on to 
>>CS4 (operating CS now), and don't really relish the idea of dusting off 
>>the Sawtooth, IF that is really an option.
>>
>>   However, let me say that I really enjoy reading the daily post on the 
>>group, and the LEMS group, which I also receive!!
>>
>>    Many Thanks,
>>       Toothgrisle      [email protected]
>>
> 
> 
> > 
> 


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