> > Thanks for the tip. But because I bought this computer as a used >>trade-in, I didn't get any printed matter with it and I could also >>use some tips about RAM. My old PowerComputing machine used 5v 60ns >>168-pin EDO. Would that be similar to what I need now? And I assume >>there's an upper limit on RAM? >> > >Short answer, the memory for the SM is very unique and not >interchangeable with any other Apple computer. You need to shop >from a vendor that knows Macs and has memory listed as being for a >PowerMac 4400 or StarMax computer. There is a firm 160MB limit on >the StarMax memory. This consists of a 32MB DIMM placed in the >'Single Bank' slot and two 64MB DIMMs placed in the 'Double Bank' >slots. Sometimes a 32MB DIMM will only access 16MB in the Single >Bank slot, producing a computer with 144MB. These are good shots of >the SM memory banks >http://www.musc.edu/~schwarda/ram_slots_cuda_button.htm
Just to add to what David has said OWC is selling their 64MB DIMMS for $29.95 now http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?Model=63&Type=Memory&TI=3240 Craig -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
