Cheap!!Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
where did u buy it from?
Cheap!!Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
where did u buy it from?
nice...too bad they dont ship..
but not like im buying anything atm
I ran into a similar set of problems with both the DFI LanParty ( would NOT POST with my 9600XT) and the new MSI Neo Platinum ( will not work with all three DIMM slots used).
Oddly, with the MSI I did not need to load SATA drivers during Windows install, in fact, trying to install the drivers would freeze the PC.
It was easily the crankiest XP install I have ever performed, but all seems well so far.
Have fun VB, you'll love it when you're done.
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VB1234,
Wish I had been home when you posted this. I am running the ATI All in wonder 9800 pro with no problems. I do however have a problem with my Ram. I noticed when I running my PC2700 that I was only showing 512mb. I tried it in slots 1+3 as per directions, but the bastard wouldn't boot up. I switched them to 2 and 4 as well with the same problem. So then I put them in slots 1+2, and I booted up with no problem, and was reading 1.0 gb of memory. After a reboot, I was only showing 512. I was not upset, as I went the next day and bought PC3200DDR 400 and installed that. I am having the same damn problem. 1GB of memory installed, only showing 512. if I try to put it in the directed slots ( 1+3 or 2+4) I get " Early chipset initialization" on my D-bracket warning lights, and it refuses to boot. I am about to take my whole case to the place where I bought the MB and processor, unless perchance you know of something I could have done wrong.....
incidently, the PC2700 is good, its installed on my old MB which I used to give my brother-in-law as a gift.
As you know, I have the same set-up as you, so hopefully you se something I might not have
@RPerry, Look at the MSI site here: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...2-FIR&class=mb
At the left of the screen you'll see a list of supported memory. Are your sticks listed there? I am using 2 sticks of Corsair without problem. The only thing I don't see it display Dual Channel anywhere. But I did run the memory benchmarks in EVEREST Home Edition. It showed as Dual PC3200 DDR so I assume it really is running in Dual Channel mode. I'm still looking into this.
actually, mine is not listed. I'm using:Centon Electronics IITG18TVC 512MB
though I find it hard to believe that this is the problem when its readin gone just fine, and I can switch them around and it still reads only one
Are they modules with RAM chips on both sides of the stick or single sided?
they have chips on both sides
Last edited by RPerry; 01-04-2005 at 10:36 PM.
That could be your problem.
If you look at the MSI site you'll see:
Recommended Memory Combination List
DIMM Slots Max Speed
Green Purple
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
- S - - DDR 400
- D - - DDR 400
- S - S DDR 400
- D - D DDR 400
S S S S DDR 400
D D D D DDR 333
S: Single Side
D: Double Side
So to get double sided RAM to work they need to be in slots 2 and 4.
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