MotorheadMalc

Right. I think I'm getting the hang of this place.
Thank you Linderman for this thread.. IMPORTANT! Before You Buy Memory.

I read it, and came up with this Orca system scan....
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Memory for Asus Motherboard CUW-AM/MEW-AM

Please see below for the Memory ( RAM ) upgrade options available for the Asus Motherboard CUW-AM/MEW-AM.

Your Scan Results
Your Unique Scan ID: 9957-6341-0112
We could not detect the exact model of your computer. We have however, detected that your Computer uses an Asus CUW-AM/MEW-AM motherboard, please see below for the memory options available. Your computer currently has the following memory configuration:
Total Memory Slots: 2
Spare Memory Slots: None (please click here for details)
Total Installed Memory: 192MB (1 x 128MB, 1 x 64MB)
Slot 1: 64MB
Slot 2: 128MB

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Memory Details for Asus Motherboard CUW-AM/MEW-AM
Standard Memory : 0MB (Removable)
Maximum Memory : 1GB
Total Memory Slots : 2
Memory Type : 168-Pin PC133 DIMM
Notes : 0
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Other enquiries lead me to believe that I can only fit up to 2X PC133 256mb modules, but I see above that it says: Maximum Memory: 1GB

Eh?


It doesn't support ECC memory, or dual channel. Please advise.

Riskyone101

Hello and Welcome to TSF,

RAM (standard) 64 MB SDRAM (max 512 MB)
Sockets (number and type) Two DIMM Sockets – PC 100 memory
Sizes available 64,128, 256 MB
Type Supported SDRAM

MotorheadMalc

Thank you Mr. Risky. It would appear that PC100 rather than PC133 is an option instead? Is that more efficient then?

Hang on... I've just found, among some spares I acquired, this...

Double sided(16 Chip): Discovery 128mb -and then there's a scratch on the label- SP??13333

I wonder?

Riskyone101

Also to note xp runs best at a min. 512MB of ram now a days.

Follow the manufactures advice on motherboards specs please as
I have posted for you.

Note: As far as I know there was no mention of PC133 ram compatible with this board.

MotorheadMalc

Ok, thanks again. I will look into PC100 pair of 256mb then.

Riskyone101

very good then, also just to note: 168 pin (ram) when looking
suggest sites:

newegg.com
geeks.com

If this solves the problem, please mark thread solved under
thread tools tab near top of this page, ty.