This is not the case, at least with my model (FW800). I tested this config with a borrowed RAM module last night. The computer boots, and reads the RAM as the full 1GB. HOWEVER, it causes some serious instability, primarily in the form of cascading unexpected quits.
SO, not a work around. Posting here for posterity. Incidentally, in both configurations, my RAM tests still didn't show errors. Subjectively, the computer ran MUCH faster after pulling the 512MB from slot 1 and replacing the 512MB with a 1GB in slot 2... until it destabilized. I am still confident slot 1 is defective. On Dec 15, 10:36 am, dc <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > If I replace one of my 512MB sticks with a 1GB stick (equaling 2GB > > > > over 3 sticks), will my computer read it properly? Or does each slot > > > > have a hard limit of 512 MB? > > 512 MB is the limit for G4 RAM slots. If the G4 boots at all with a 1 > GB stick installed it will only read 512 MB of it. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
