I need ram help....

[Tyler22]

I am building a computer for a friend and I know that this motherboards max mem is 256......What i need to know is if it supports the dual-channel feature......It has 2 slots for mem and it had 2X64mb in it to start.....I just a little cheaper to get a 256 Chip instead of 2X128's.....So how bout it?how do i know if it's dual-channel?.....thanks alot!

 

[TankGuys]

Originally posted by: Tyler22
I am building a computer for a friend and I know that this motherboards max mem is 256......What i need to know is if it supports the dual-channel feature......It has 2 slots for mem and it had 2X64mb in it to start.....I just a little cheaper to get a 256 Chip instead of 2X128's.....So how bout it?how do i know if it's dual-channel?.....thanks alot!

Do you know what chipset the board is?

Right off the top of my head, I'd say if the board actually does have a max memory of only 256mb, it's 99% likely that it doesn't support dual channel.

 

[Tyler22]

Where do i find the chipset info? There are no stickers on the motherboard. I went to a stie and they told me the max mem for that computer is 256 so I am 100% sure on that. But if you are that sure then i bet it doesn't.

 

[leigh6]

Ditto. I am 99.99% sure it doesnt support dual channel. Go with the 256. At least sometime down the road you may be able to reuse it. 2x128 will be the last time you will use it.

 

[cobo]

If 256MB is the maximum memory that can be installed then the chipset may not be able to address more than half the memory on the newer high density memory modules, or even recognize them at all. I have an Ali Aladdin V (M1541) chipset motherboard that only recognizes 64MB of any 128MB high density module I install. A freinds Dell Dimension L500r with an Intel 810e chipset won't boot with the same modules - just returns an error. 256MB is the maximum addressable memory for both boards so they seem to be about the same vintage as your friends.

The specs for a motherboard will usually list the chipset. Why don't you post a link to the model of motherboard at the manufacturers website. Or the make and model of the PC if it's an OEM build. Tech support at Kingston or Crucial may be able to advise you once you know the chipset.

 

[imported_Kensai]

I am 100% sure it doesn't support dual channel. Most likely it will only support low density modules if it's maximum is 256MB. You're stuck with expensive (and old) low density 128MB sticks.


Q: How do I tell if it's a low density module?
A: It will have 8 or more chips.

 

[theMan]

what is the model? what cpu?

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

That board is ancient man... 101% sure it doesn't have dual-channel.