In a message dated 10/31/02 3:05:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Putting the same size RAM in corresponding slots can actually cause problems if the RAM sticks have differences other than size. I've had the experience of a computer not working when a pair of same-size but different sticks were in corresponding slots, but working when one of the sticks was moved to a different slot. >>
The DRAM controller will work in interleave mode if one stick is EDO and the corresponding slot is FPM, if the sticks are the same size. >> It worked OK when the sticks in corresponding slots were of different sizes. >> If the sticks are both EDO or FPM, or are different, if the size of stick in corresponding slots are different, then interleaving mode it turned off for those sticks. Bottom line: the DRAM controller only knows if the size of the sticks in corresponding slots are equal, it does not know, and does not care if the the sticks are EDO or FPM, or a mixture of both (exception for the 7200: it cannot support EDO at all). -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:pci-powermacs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
