ECC with NON-ECC

goldfinch · 08-23-2006, 06:30 PM

Hello to all, I am a first time user. My problem is to do with Memory Modules. I recently purchased a pair of 256mb Dimms, brand new and sealed but no longer manufactured. One worked perfect in either available slot, the other was duff. These modules are ECC type.
I returned the duff one back to the manufacturer, the replacement would only work on its own, as does the other original working one.
On checking their Website for info, I discovered that they sent a NON-ECC type as a replacement.
Can they work together ? ECC + NON ECC. Or does the problem lie elsewhere?
Any help or comments would be appreciated,

Probably sounds a stupid question to all you buffs.

Thanks,

Golfinch.

crazijoe · 08-23-2006, 06:51 PM

I normally advise against using modules of different types. You can mix ECC and non-ECC modules as long as they are not registered modules.

**MunkyPhil** · 08-24-2006, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the forum goldfinch, good to have you with us.

I think you should've had them both replaced, try replacing the older one now but tell them you want one that will be compatible with the one they sent you.

goldfinch · 08-24-2006, 04:08 PM

Trying to get the hang of this Forum business, think I sent off half of a reply and then cocked it up. Anyway, thank you to both crazijoe & MunkyPhil for your advice, as it turned out, I do have both NON-ECC & Registered ECC. And when I got in touch with the manufacturer, they admitted their error and will be sending out the correct module. Just goes to show, what guys like you, can do for a guy like me. Thanks for your advice. Take care.

08-23-2006, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldfinch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: xp	ECC with NON-ECC Hello to all, I am a first time user. My problem is to do with Memory Modules. I recently purchased a pair of 256mb Dimms, brand new and sealed but no longer manufactured. One worked perfect in either available slot, the other was duff. These modules are ECC type. I returned the duff one back to the manufacturer, the replacement would only work on its own, as does the other original working one. On checking their Website for info, I discovered that they sent a NON-ECC type as a replacement. Can they work together ? ECC + NON ECC. Or does the problem lie elsewhere? Any help or comments would be appreciated, Probably sounds a stupid question to all you buffs. Thanks, Golfinch.

08-23-2006, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	I normally advise against using modules of different types. You can mix ECC and non-ECC modules as long as they are not registered modules. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

08-24-2006, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
MunkyPhil TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 1,140 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System	Welcome to the forum goldfinch, good to have you with us. I think you should've had them both replaced, try replacing the older one now but tell them you want one that will be compatible with the one they sent you. __________________ "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16th 1945. CPU-z -- Memtest -- Speedfan -- Prime95 -- SandraLite Important Power Supply Info -- Applying Thermal Paste -- Posting System Specs

08-24-2006, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
goldfinch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Trying to get the hang of this Forum business, think I sent off half of a reply and then cocked it up. Anyway, thank you to both crazijoe & MunkyPhil for your advice, as it turned out, I do have both NON-ECC & Registered ECC. And when I got in touch with the manufacturer, they admitted their error and will be sending out the correct module. Just goes to show, what guys like you, can do for a guy like me. Thanks for your advice. Take care.