How do i install a new RAM?

[Sebouh]

OK. I have a D865GBF intel mobo and i want to install the new RAM on it. I already have a DDR266 256mb and i wanna add a DDR333 512mb. I tried to read the manual of my mobo but didnt understand a thing. It talks about DIMM and Dual channels and it doesnt say anything about installing 256 with a 512, it says two same type on channels A and B on DIMM 0 or 1 make a dual(what's a dual) and the others are single(what others).
So i need help plz help me
Thanks.

 

[double-dragon]

open up your case. locate you existing RAM slot. insert your new slot next to your existing one.
dont worry, there is only 1 way it will go in.

 

[robina_80]

also make sure you put the biggest ram size in the first slot and so on!!!

 

[robina_80]

dual ram instead of 1 gig module it consists of 2*512 ram modules, its faster than just 1 gig module

 

[Sebouh]

What if i put the 256mb in the 1st channel and the 512mb in the second? And if i put the 512mb with 333mhz it will downclock right?

 

[robina_80]

yes

 

[Sebouh]

What if i put the 256mb in the 1st channel and the 512mb in the second? will it work as a dual or single?

 

[robina_80]

depends if yr mobo supports dual and the memory modules support dual aswell
but i think for dual i may be mistaken they must be the same size and speeds

 

[Praetor]

also make sure you put the biggest ram size in the first slot and so on!!!

And how does this matter??

dual ram instead of 1 gig module it consists of 2*512 ram modules, its faster than just 1 gig module

Only if the data is spanned across the two memory sticks.

What if I put the 256mb in the 1st channel and the 512mb in the second? And if I put the 512mb with 333mhz it will downclock right?

Theoretically and for the most part, yes. Some motherboards tend to upclock the slower ram if its a small jump

What if I put the 256mb in the 1st channel and the 512mb in the second? will it work as a dual or single?

It will be single. Dual channel requires same memory size

depends if yr mobo supports dual and the memory modules support dual aswell
but I think for dual I may be mistaken they must be the same size and speeds

Must be same size and operate at same speed for dual channel to even be considered.

 

[Sebouh]

Do all the rams have to be of the same trademark to work??

 

[Praetor]

No. It's ideal that they be the same but certainly not required.