RAM upgrade

shenanigans · 03-17-2006, 08:18 PM

Hello I am trying to upgrade my RAM from 256mb to 512mb on a computer of mine. The problem is, I don't know what type of memory the mobo takes. Here is my board model, according to the Belarc Advisor.

M266 2.00
American Megatrends Inc. BIOS

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading :)

**linderman** · 03-18-2006, 04:27 AM

hello:

download and run Sandra lite (free in my sig) then copy and paste your motherboard info into a reply in this thread >>>> from there we can give you specs

shenanigans · 03-18-2006, 11:33 AM

I downloaded Sandra Lite but it gives me very few options, the ones I can use are the ones that I can already access through Windows, such as everything in the tools menu. Did I do something wrong? :P Thanks!

EDIT: I tried to reconnect and I found out I can't.

"The server has reported the following error:

Could not initialise database! Check database file, database server, or MDAC."

I'm confused... help will be appreciated!

**linderman** · 03-18-2006, 12:55 PM

I am confused there is no data base to connect to ?????

try this one >>> they will give you a wealth of info far superior to anything in windows !!

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml

**Rashiki** · 03-18-2006, 03:04 PM

Seems it's an ASROCK board. That will take either pc2100 or pc1600. Continue to use what linderman suggested to find out what speed/brand/model is in your system now, and match it with an exact module for best performance.

03-17-2006, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
shenanigans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 28 OS: Windows XP	RAM upgrade Hello I am trying to upgrade my RAM from 256mb to 512mb on a computer of mine. The problem is, I don't know what type of memory the mobo takes. Here is my board model, according to the Belarc Advisor. M266 2.00 American Megatrends Inc. BIOS Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading :)

03-18-2006, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	hello: download and run Sandra lite (free in my sig) then copy and paste your motherboard info into a reply in this thread >>>> from there we can give you specs __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

03-18-2006, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
shenanigans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 28 OS: Windows XP	I downloaded Sandra Lite but it gives me very few options, the ones I can use are the ones that I can already access through Windows, such as everything in the tools menu. Did I do something wrong? :P Thanks! EDIT: I tried to reconnect and I found out I can't. "The server has reported the following error: Could not initialise database! Check database file, database server, or MDAC." I'm confused... help will be appreciated! Last edited by shenanigans; 03-18-2006 at 11:37 AM.

03-18-2006, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	I am confused there is no data base to connect to ????? try this one >>> they will give you a wealth of info far superior to anything in windows !! http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

03-18-2006, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rashiki Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 878 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Seems it's an ASROCK board. That will take either pc2100 or pc1600. Continue to use what linderman suggested to find out what speed/brand/model is in your system now, and match it with an exact module for best performance. __________________ ASUS P5WD2 Premium v0709 \| Intel Prescott 3.2ghz \| 2gb Corsair XMS DDR2-800 PC2-6400 \| Sparkle Power 550w PSU \| ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro \| Sound Blaster Audigy 4 \| CoolerMaster Aluminum Case \| WD Raptor 76gb 10K RPM SATA HDD \|ASUS CD/DVD RW Combo Drive \| Mitsumi 7-in-1 Floppy Combo Drive \| Coolermaster Copper Heatsink