memory problems

YoFellas · 04-27-2006, 01:54 AM

I have a Compaq Presario 5wv254 700mhz
64mb ram running windows XP

I recently purchased some ram off ebay
I got two sticks of toshiba 256mb DIMM PC100 SDRAM ECC REG
As far as I know I think this ram should be compatible

After I installed it I went to boot the computer and I got a couple of error messages at the COMPAQ screen
At the top it said 64MB OK
Then it reads:
04000000 B3 201-Memory Error
164-Memory Size Error

Then it gives me the option of pressing F1 to boot or F10 to enter setup
The Setup doesn't seem to have anything useful

I've tried different combinations of setting up the ram but it doesn't help
If I try just putting in a stick of the new ram the computer will turn on but the monitor remains blank

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

YoFellas · 04-27-2006, 03:14 AM

I ran CPU-Z
Here's some screenshots if it helps
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bigsaucybob · 04-27-2006, 03:16 AM

I'm not positive but I am pretty sure that you got the wrong type of RAM. ECC ram doesnt sound correct for a basic Compaq.

YoFellas · 04-27-2006, 03:18 AM

Does the max bandwidth make a difference
pc100 & pc125

Pck21 · 04-27-2006, 03:19 AM

Yep I agree with him ^

YoFellas · 04-27-2006, 03:29 AM

Other than the ECC would they be compatible

The Monk · 04-27-2006, 03:16 PM

Please put back the original ram then goes to this site. http://www.crucial.com/uk/ They can scan ur pc and recommend the right memories plus how much u can upgrade. NO SOFTWARE TO INSTALL.

APM98 · 04-27-2006, 03:24 PM

The bandwith will only run as fast as ur mobo will let them. Do u know the Max Ram ur mobo can take?

YoFellas · 04-27-2006, 03:42 PM

The max ram it can hold is 768MB

ChrisDVD · 04-27-2006, 08:16 PM

by the way, how did you do to put those pictures there????

Chris

04-27-2006, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
YoFellas New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	memory problems I have a Compaq Presario 5wv254 700mhz 64mb ram running windows XP I recently purchased some ram off ebay I got two sticks of toshiba 256mb DIMM PC100 SDRAM ECC REG As far as I know I think this ram should be compatible After I installed it I went to boot the computer and I got a couple of error messages at the COMPAQ screen At the top it said 64MB OK Then it reads: 04000000 B3 201-Memory Error 164-Memory Size Error Then it gives me the option of pressing F1 to boot or F10 to enter setup The Setup doesn't seem to have anything useful I've tried different combinations of setting up the ram but it doesn't help If I try just putting in a stick of the new ram the computer will turn on but the monitor remains blank Any help would be appreciated Thanks

04-27-2006, 03:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,906	I'm not positive but I am pretty sure that you got the wrong type of RAM. ECC ram doesnt sound correct for a basic Compaq. __________________ Equipt NOW

04-27-2006, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Monk New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16	Please put back the original ram then goes to this site. http://www.crucial.com/uk/ They can scan ur pc and recommend the right memories plus how much u can upgrade. NO SOFTWARE TO INSTALL. __________________ Someone have a baby wipe so I can wipe my hand Please!!!!!

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04-27-2006, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
YoFellas New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	I ran CPU-Z Here's some screenshots if it helps

04-27-2006, 03:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
YoFellas New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	Does the max bandwidth make a difference pc100 & pc125

04-27-2006, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pck21 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 631	Yep I agree with him ^

04-27-2006, 03:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
YoFellas New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	Other than the ECC would they be compatible

04-27-2006, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
YoFellas New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	The max ram it can hold is 768MB

04-27-2006, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisDVD Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Age: 17 Posts: 1,039	by the way, how did you do to put those pictures there???? Chris