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RESOLVED : DDR2 memory upgrade gone bad - need advice.

Thanks to all that contributed. BestBuy was great at exchanging the 1x2GB for two 1GB DIMMs. System is stable, no freeze ups (with some testing).
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- Post #13
- Oct 28, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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RESOLVED : DDR2 memory upgrade gone bad - need advice.

I did check the BIOS. Very few options, just the "standard" menu. Expected, I guess. ASUS does not even support the board. (Also. Uninstalling apps is not an option. Regardless of app mix, system is memory bound.)
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- Post #10
- Oct 28, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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RESOLVED : DDR2 memory upgrade gone bad - need advice.

You had it correct the first time. Compaq website says "approved" memory is 2GB max, I assume total for the board. ASUS site does not list the A8M2N-LA. Compaq site does not say per-slot limit of 2GB, I assume 2GB limit for the two slots. A8M2N-LA
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- Post #5
- Oct 27, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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RESOLVED : DDR2 memory upgrade gone bad - need advice.

I thought about 2x1GB, also. Yes, two slots. I don't understand why it would work well, when it does work. I would think it would work all the time, or none of the time, if 1X2GB DIMM was not compatible. In general, is better stability achieved with match pairs of DIMMs versus installing...
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- Post #3
- Oct 27, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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RESOLVED : DDR2 memory upgrade gone bad - need advice.

ASUS A8M2N-LA motherboard, BIOS 3.0 (?2006?) AMD 3500+ AM2 (Compaq Presario SR2020MX) Two memory slots, Compaq says 2GB maximum and PC5300 acceptable. Old memory: 2 X 256MB DDR2 New memory: 1 x 2GB DDR2 Kingston blister pack from BestBuy WindowsXP, service pack 3. Friends asked me to...
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- Oct 27, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Uhg! Severe analysis paralysis headache, here. Requst some help and simple advice. Need additional monitor. Used for gaming, occasional DVD movies from computer and N64/Wii/360Xbox, even homework. Alternatively, writing code and reports, or surfing the web. House does not have a TV...
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- Post #5,620
- Sep 28, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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DFI Infinity P965

I need some help understanding the DFI offerings. I have two 939 UltraD systems now, and like DFI. I want to assemble a third overclocked C2D system. When I bought the UltraD systems, the "Infinity" line was the "economy" line, with reportedly thinner PCB, and lower quality capacitors and...
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- Post #102
- May 20, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Please help with X2 3800+ dual core system crash, shutdown, freeze.

I need help identifying cause of random system shutdowns and lockups. No BSOD received. System goes from fully functional, to shutdown without warning when under load. No system event errors, no popup error message, nothing I can see in any log, ever. When system set with no intense load...
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- Mar 26, 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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AMD X2s 939 in stock at Newegg!

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- Post #15
- Feb 28, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Venice 3200 and DFI ULTRA-D O/C problem??

I was hoping to move on, but I have to give one more shot. I think you need to ask yourself, "are you an OC enthusiast, or do you want a basic and relatively outstanding OC for your system?" An enthusiast seeks to wring the last 1.5% of performance from the system. An enthusiast would have...
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- Post #43
- Feb 22, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Venice 3200 and DFI ULTRA-D O/C problem??

Ok. You exectued two things. First, you generally proved your RAM is good at stock settings. Second, you generally executed the "maximum RAM OC" test, one third of the process in Zebo's Overclocking Guide. Your RAM practically OCs to about 215 FSB, with the CAS and voltage-to-RAM you...
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- Post #31
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Venice 3200 and DFI ULTRA-D O/C problem??

myocardia, Actually, I meant what I wrote. BIOS corruption. The effect of many small BIOS changes is not immediately obvious. During OC workup, I would tweak and test BIOS settings 20 or 30 times over the course of a session. No CMOS reset between tests or sessions. I started getting...
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- Post #27
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Venice 3200 and DFI ULTRA-D O/C problem??

You need to read up on the CMOS clearing procedure to ensure you do not break anything, or reassemble to cause a problem. The DFI-street site recommended removing the btty and plug for 10 minutes, but that is not found in the Ultra-D manual. Using the shorting plug for 60 seconds, and...
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- Post #24
- Feb 20, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Venice 3200 and DFI ULTRA-D O/C problem??

You really should check out the old DFI support forum files. The forum seems to have been absorbed into a new format, but same history records are still available. Old DFI support forum. For Ultra D issues, you get a lot of detail. First issue you find is that the handful of DFI employees...
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- Post #21
- Feb 20, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What is recommeded card temp for X800XL?

Thank you for the replies. I set logging 'on' with ATITray, and ran 3DMark05, which never broke 65C. It looks like the ATITool spinning cube is a decent card stressor for testing purposes. Unfortunately, fully functional card is not a fix for the ctd problem.
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- Post #4
- Nov 1, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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