Re: Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver
On May 10, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Michael Farrell wrote: I will try the hardware diagnosis you recommended and try to find the link (I got this computer second-hand through work). I am currently running only two 512MB modules in the machine now and it has been stable except for maybe one instance. Thanks, Mike you've been focused on memory ... could it be something else, like a faulty USB device attached? There's also applejack and its use of memtest for testing memory. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver
Thanks Albert. The memory chips are all the same speed and from the same source. When I returned the original stick I thought was causing the problems the source said sometimes the Mac doesn't like certain chips and sent a set made by a different manufacturer (Samsung this time, I think). He tested the original and said it passed. The guy I got the chips from has been extremely reliable and I have bought memory through his company for years. I will try the hardware diagnosis you recommended and try to find the link (I got this computer second-hand through work). I am currently running only two 512MB modules in the machine now and it has been stable except for maybe one instance. Thanks, Mike On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 11:41 AM, Albert Carter wrote: > Mike, > > I would verify that you are using all the same speed memory and same > latency. Mixing different chips could cause problems. You might also want to > clean the slots and test each stick individually using AHD (Apple Hardware > Diagnosis) if you don't have the CD that came with the computer you can > download the image from Apple Support site (sorry don't have the link for > this). Once you test individually try 2 at a time and switch the 2 that you > are testing. > > > Albert > > -- > *From:* mfarrell607 > *To:* G-Group > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:39 AM > *Subject:* Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver > > Hi all, > I was wondering if anyone had any similar problems or solutions when > maxing out the ram on an old Quicksilver. It's model M8493 running a > 933mhz processor. I have tried to max out the ram to 1.5GB but when I > put the final 512MB chipset in it causes programs to freeze or just > quit midstream (like Firefox, Safari), or the machine to freeze up > altogether. If I put a smaller size chip in it runs fine (I have an > old 128MB one that used to run in it). The machine recognizes the > 1.5GB. I have tried rotating the chipsets in the memory slots, made > sure they are seated properly, and even returned the most recent one > purchased and gotten a replacement and the machine still has the same > problems. I don't know if there is something I am missing or what. If > anyone has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to solve it > please let me know. > Thanks, > Mike > > -- > 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list > -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver
Theres nothing to say that both new stick are fault. You can run mem test to be sure Sent from my iPhone On 10 May 2011, at 15:39, mfarrell607 wrote: > Hi all, > I was wondering if anyone had any similar problems or solutions when > maxing out the ram on an old Quicksilver. It's model M8493 running a > 933mhz processor. I have tried to max out the ram to 1.5GB but when I > put the final 512MB chipset in it causes programs to freeze or just > quit midstream (like Firefox, Safari), or the machine to freeze up > altogether. If I put a smaller size chip in it runs fine (I have an > old 128MB one that used to run in it). The machine recognizes the > 1.5GB. I have tried rotating the chipsets in the memory slots, made > sure they are seated properly, and even returned the most recent one > purchased and gotten a replacement and the machine still has the same > problems. I don't know if there is something I am missing or what. If > anyone has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to solve it > please let me know. > Thanks, > Mike > > -- > 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver
Mike, I would verify that you are using all the same speed memory and same latency. Mixing different chips could cause problems. You might also want to clean the slots and test each stick individually using AHD (Apple Hardware Diagnosis) if you don't have the CD that came with the computer you can download the image from Apple Support site (sorry don't have the link for this). Once you test individually try 2 at a time and switch the 2 that you are testing. Albert From: mfarrell607 To: G-Group Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any similar problems or solutions when maxing out the ram on an old Quicksilver. It's model M8493 running a 933mhz processor. I have tried to max out the ram to 1.5GB but when I put the final 512MB chipset in it causes programs to freeze or just quit midstream (like Firefox, Safari), or the machine to freeze up altogether. If I put a smaller size chip in it runs fine (I have an old 128MB one that used to run in it). The machine recognizes the 1.5GB. I have tried rotating the chipsets in the memory slots, made sure they are seated properly, and even returned the most recent one purchased and gotten a replacement and the machine still has the same problems. I don't know if there is something I am missing or what. If anyone has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to solve it please let me know. Thanks, Mike -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Problems maxing ram on Quicksilver
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any similar problems or solutions when maxing out the ram on an old Quicksilver. It's model M8493 running a 933mhz processor. I have tried to max out the ram to 1.5GB but when I put the final 512MB chipset in it causes programs to freeze or just quit midstream (like Firefox, Safari), or the machine to freeze up altogether. If I put a smaller size chip in it runs fine (I have an old 128MB one that used to run in it). The machine recognizes the 1.5GB. I have tried rotating the chipsets in the memory slots, made sure they are seated properly, and even returned the most recent one purchased and gotten a replacement and the machine still has the same problems. I don't know if there is something I am missing or what. If anyone has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to solve it please let me know. Thanks, Mike -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
