Dude...where's my RAM?

[Cromewell]

I would rather not wrap it in tinfiol or anything that isn't a static free bag.

 

[Dropkickmurphys]

That's a possibility!! I don't know if this means anything but the original 128MB RAM is about an inch taller then the 256MB RAM. Does that matter?

NO!

 

[Dropkickmurphys]

anything that doesnt create static electricity is safe to carry it in, static electricity damages/desroys it

 

[Annieonline]

Where would I find a static free bag? Is a ziploc static free?

 

[Greg J.]

Not plastic. Perhaps you could use a clean paper bag.

 

[kof2000]

are yous ure it is not RDRAM?

 

[Annieonline]

Ok, so I exchanged the Azenram for the Kingston 256MB SDRAM 168-pin with no luck whatsoever.

I've tried switching slots, and every combination out there and the only thing that happens is I get (1 beep - 3 short beeps - 1 beep) and then a monitor error message saying:

Monitor Is In
Power Save Mode
Activate Using PC

From there I can't go anywhere. So I thought it might be something in the CMOS, so I reset it to it's original factory settings and I still get the same result. For some reason, this darn computer just does not want any more memory

Does anyone have any ideas about what else I can try?

 

[Annieonline]

are yous ure it is not RDRAM?

I don't think so, I did one of those crucial.com memory checkers and it said that it is only compatible with 168-pin SDRAM.

 

[DanLatimer]

true to form. Lets not let your post count cloud your judgement. Lets stay on topic.

ouch...
i dont care about post count... jeeze

 

[jjsevdt]

if it was RDram you would know. Rd RAM has to be installed in identical pairs. He said he only had one stick originally so that alleiviates that.

 

[Annieonline]

Ok, here's the problem...

I phoned Kingston Technology and they said this particular model of IBM Netvista A20i 6276-56u will ONLY take the full-blown, full-priced Kingston part model # KTM 3071/256. Everything else was right, however, the computer wants nothing to do with generic parts.

So now, I'm off to find a store in my area that carries that brand. I'll update with the status once I've installed it (still crossing fingers... )