Will not count memory

[MattWray]

I am a newbie network admin. I built our server and everything is running fine except it will not count all the memory. I have a 256 stick which I brought back to the store where they tested it OK, but my machine only counts 128. I cannot figure this out and I'm sure its something simple, any input is greatly appreciated! Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[garwain]

Only idea I have now is that you are using a different type of memory that your board supports.

I have an old machine at home that uses PC66 SDRAM and since that hard to find I threw in a PC133 chip, and it registers at 1/4 it's true size.

Or maybe the slot is bad? have you tried with other slots?

 

[paparazi]

Did U make it up with older bits? some pre 99-2000 motherboards don't support the larger memory modules available nowadays.
You should be able to find this out looking at the motherboards manual if you have it?
You may find a bios flash option available to rectify this problem. Fingers crossed. Martin Vote if you found this post helpful please!!

 

[MattWray]

I don't think its "older bits", tho I'm not real sure what you mean.. Everything was brand new store-bought. Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[visualuser]

Don't know if this will help, I remember when I was in a situation sorta like that.

<A HREF=&quot;

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000401.htm>&quot;

target=&quot;_new&quot;>Memory Count</A>

 

[visualuser]

oops.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000401.htm

 

[MattWray]

Thanks Visual,
From computerhope:
Ensure that the computer memory is properly setup within CMOS. The computer will only be able to detect what is defined in CMOS. Note: most new computers should auto detect this value, however insure the auto detect is properly set.

As I stated, I am not a hardware guru... Soooo, how do I check the above statement? Sorry for the ignorance...
Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[visualuser]

To enter the CMOS Setup, you must press a certain key or combination of keys during the initial startup sequence. Most systems use &quot;Esc,&quot; &quot;Del,&quot; &quot;F1,&quot; &quot;F2,&quot; &quot;Ctrl-Esc&quot; or &quot;Ctrl-Alt-Esc&quot; to enter setup. Normally there is a line of text at the bottom of the display that tells you &quot;Press ___ to Enter Setup.&quot;

As far as your box, you may have to call the Manufacturer, not sure what your cmos looks like. If it's Compaq, they will for sure help. I call all them all the time.

I think the odler pcs are the ones that you had to go into the cmos.

I think something else is up.

 

[MattWray]

Got it guys! Turned out the memory they sold us was not compatible with the Motherboard. I swapped out with the stick out of my personal computer and it came right up. Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com