Ram for HP a1210n

GeneMyrtleBeach · 10-30-2009, 08:13 AM

Getting ready to add ram to a HP Pavilion Desktop a1210n running XP.
It has 512 PC 3200 DDR 400 in it and two extra slots. Should I just get the old standard of 1 to 2 GB of PC 3200 DDR 400. Or should I look at the DDR3, if the PC mother board can support it?

Thanks,
Gene

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 08:31 AM

You can not use DDR3 RAM.
You can use DDR2 800 (PC6400)
Best solution, discard the RAM you have and get a matched pair of 2 X 1GB or 2 X 2GB of DDR2800.

GeneMyrtleBeach · 10-30-2009, 10:35 AM

OK Thanks for the information

GeneMyrtleBeach · 10-30-2009, 12:21 PM

OK Now I am at a lost. I went to Best Buy and the tech there said that I had PC-3200 if it was a PC2-3200 I could go with a 1 GB DDR2 ram @ $40.00 each compared to 1GB DDR@ 69.00 each. I do not have a mamual with this Desktop Do I have to clear the CMOS if so how do I find the jumper

Hardware
Base processor
Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz
2000 MT/s (Mega Transfers/second)
Socket 939
Chipset
ATI Radeon XPress 200
Motherboard
Manufacturer: ASUS
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE
HP/Compaq motherboard name: AmberineM-GL6E
Memory
Component Attributes
Memory Installed 512 MB (2 x 256)
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 256 MB DIMMs

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC3200 MB/sec
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Four
Open DIMM slots Two

Hard drive
200 GB SATA
7200 rpm
16x DVD(+/-)R/RW (+/-)R DL LightScribe drive
must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology
must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology
type Attributes
DVD-R DL Write Once 4X
DVD+R DL Write Once 2.4X
DVD+R Write Once 16X
DVD+RW Rewritable 4X
DVD-R Write Once 8X
DVD-RW Rewritable 4X
DVD ROM Read 16X
CD-R Write Once 40X
CD-RW Rewritable 24X
CD-ROM Read 40X

Modem
PCI K56flex data/fax modem
Video graphics
Integrated graphics
Sound/audio
Controller: AC97 audio
Location: Integrated
Network (LAN)
Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface
Memory card reader
USB interface
Supports the following cards:
Compact Flash I
Compact Flash II
SmartMedia
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
MultiMediaCard
Secure Digital (SD)
Micro Drive
XD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)
External I/O ports
I/O ports on the front panel
Port type Quantity
9-in-1 (4 slot) + 1 USB One
IEEE 1394 One
USB (2.0) Two
Headphone One
Line-in One
Microphone One

I/O ports on the back panel
Port type Quantity
PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) Two (one each)
VGA (monitor) One
Parallel One
USB (2.0) Four
IEEE 1394 One
LAN One
Audio One each (line-in, line-out, microphone)

Expansion slots
Slot type Quantity
PCI Three (two available)
PCI Express One (available)
DIMM Four (two available)

Drive bays
Bay type Quantity
5.25-inch, external Two (one available)
3.5-inch, external Two (one available)
3.5-inch, internal One (occupied)

Keyboard and mouse
HP PS/2 multimedia keyboard
Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only)
HP PS/2 scroller mouse
Back to top
Software
NOTE: HP provides basic support for software that comes with the computer. For in-depth feature assistance, refer to the help section in the software or on the software vendor's Web site.

Key to software:
cd/dvd = media included in box
fc = only available in French Canada
nfc = not available in French Canada
Software titles that shipped with PC Software Category Software Title
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005
Microsoft Service Pack 2

CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW WinDVD 5 Player Basic (with optional 7.1 upgrade)
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7.02
Sonic MyDVD Plus 6.13
Sonic DigitalMedia Archive 1.2

Education and Reference Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2005 Standard (fc)
MSN Encarta Standard (online) (nfc)

Entertainment, Music, and Games iTunes 4.8 (w/Quicktime)
HP Tunes
Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition LE (nfc)
Real Player
My HP Games (nfc)

Imaging, Photography, Video, and Film HP Software Update
HP Image Zone 5
HP Image Zone for media center
muvee autoProducer 1.1 for media center
muvee autoProducer 4

Productivity and Finance Adobe Reader
Microsoft Works 8.0
Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial
Microsoft Money 2005 (nfc)
Quicken New User Edition 2005 (nfc)

PC Security Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (60-day security update subscription)
Norton Security Center

Utility, Maintenance, and Performance PC-Doctor 5 for Windows

HP Recovery Microsoft system restore
HP Recovery Software Suite
Software Repair Wizard

Service and Support Updates from HP
Help & Support Center
Desktop Web-based registration
Online documentation

ISP Signup Google toolbar
Connectivity Support Tools (nfc)
ISP offers

HP Partner offers Snapfish
Adobe Store
Symantec Security Check
NetSmartz
IntelliMover Data Transfer
@Backup Online Backup
SwapDrive Online File Sharing

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 12:39 PM

My apologies! I looked up the wrong PC!!!!!

You DO need PC3200. Mixing RAM brands can cause a LOT of issues.
You "shouldn't" need to clear the CMOS.

GeneMyrtleBeach · 10-30-2009, 01:05 PM

OK,
That clears it up for me. Thank you for the correction.
Should I install the 1GB in the 1st slot, and 256 in the 2nd slot and 256 in the 3rd slot. or should I leave the 256 ram where it is and install the 1GB in the 3rd slot?

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 05:05 PM

We never suggest mixing RAM brands but I would try the 1GB in the first slot and leave the other sticks out until you are certain the 1GB stick is good. If all goes well, add ONE stick at a time and let it run for awhile to be certain there are no conflicts.
Again, my apologies for the misinformation!.

10-30-2009, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
GeneMyrtleBeach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Ram for HP a1210n Getting ready to add ram to a HP Pavilion Desktop a1210n running XP. It has 512 PC 3200 DDR 400 in it and two extra slots. Should I just get the old standard of 1 to 2 GB of PC 3200 DDR 400. Or should I look at the DDR3, if the PC mother board can support it? Thanks, Gene Last edited by GeneMyrtleBeach; 10-30-2009 at 08:21 AM.

10-30-2009, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,740 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Ram for HP a1210n You can not use DDR3 RAM. You can use DDR2 800 (PC6400) Best solution, discard the RAM you have and get a matched pair of 2 X 1GB or 2 X 2GB of DDR2800. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
GeneMyrtleBeach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Re: Ram for HP a1210n OK Thanks for the information

10-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
GeneMyrtleBeach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Re: Ram for HP a1210n OK Now I am at a lost. I went to Best Buy and the tech there said that I had PC-3200 if it was a PC2-3200 I could go with a 1 GB DDR2 ram @ $40.00 each compared to 1GB DDR@ 69.00 each. I do not have a mamual with this Desktop Do I have to clear the CMOS if so how do I find the jumper Hardware Base processor Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz 2000 MT/s (Mega Transfers/second) Socket 939 Chipset ATI Radeon XPress 200 Motherboard Manufacturer: ASUS Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: AmberineM-GL6E Memory Component Attributes Memory Installed 512 MB (2 x 256) Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 256 MB DIMMs *Actual available memory may be less Speed supported PC3200 MB/sec Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM DIMM slots Four Open DIMM slots Two Hard drive 200 GB SATA 7200 rpm 16x DVD(+/-)R/RW (+/-)R DL LightScribe drive must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology type Attributes DVD-R DL Write Once 4X DVD+R DL Write Once 2.4X DVD+R Write Once 16X DVD+RW Rewritable 4X DVD-R Write Once 8X DVD-RW Rewritable 4X DVD ROM Read 16X CD-R Write Once 40X CD-RW Rewritable 24X CD-ROM Read 40X Modem PCI K56flex data/fax modem Video graphics Integrated graphics Sound/audio Controller: AC97 audio Location: Integrated Network (LAN) Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface Memory card reader USB interface Supports the following cards: Compact Flash I Compact Flash II SmartMedia Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital (SD) Micro Drive XD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital) External I/O ports I/O ports on the front panel Port type Quantity 9-in-1 (4 slot) + 1 USB One IEEE 1394 One USB (2.0) Two Headphone One Line-in One Microphone One I/O ports on the back panel Port type Quantity PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) Two (one each) VGA (monitor) One Parallel One USB (2.0) Four IEEE 1394 One LAN One Audio One each (line-in, line-out, microphone) Expansion slots Slot type Quantity PCI Three (two available) PCI Express One (available) DIMM Four (two available) Drive bays Bay type Quantity 5.25-inch, external Two (one available) 3.5-inch, external Two (one available) 3.5-inch, internal One (occupied) Keyboard and mouse HP PS/2 multimedia keyboard Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only) HP PS/2 scroller mouse Back to top Software NOTE: HP provides basic support for software that comes with the computer. For in-depth feature assistance, refer to the help section in the software or on the software vendor's Web site. Key to software: cd/dvd = media included in box fc = only available in French Canada nfc = not available in French Canada Software titles that shipped with PC Software Category Software Title Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Microsoft Service Pack 2 CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW WinDVD 5 Player Basic (with optional 7.1 upgrade) Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7.02 Sonic MyDVD Plus 6.13 Sonic DigitalMedia Archive 1.2 Education and Reference Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2005 Standard (fc) MSN Encarta Standard (online) (nfc) Entertainment, Music, and Games iTunes 4.8 (w/Quicktime) HP Tunes Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition LE (nfc) Real Player My HP Games (nfc) Imaging, Photography, Video, and Film HP Software Update HP Image Zone 5 HP Image Zone for media center muvee autoProducer 1.1 for media center muvee autoProducer 4 Productivity and Finance Adobe Reader Microsoft Works 8.0 Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial Microsoft Money 2005 (nfc) Quicken New User Edition 2005 (nfc) PC Security Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (60-day security update subscription) Norton Security Center Utility, Maintenance, and Performance PC-Doctor 5 for Windows HP Recovery Microsoft system restore HP Recovery Software Suite Software Repair Wizard Service and Support Updates from HP Help & Support Center Desktop Web-based registration Online documentation ISP Signup Google toolbar Connectivity Support Tools (nfc) ISP offers HP Partner offers Snapfish Adobe Store Symantec Security Check NetSmartz IntelliMover Data Transfer @Backup Online Backup SwapDrive Online File Sharing

10-30-2009, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,740 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Ram for HP a1210n My apologies! I looked up the wrong PC!!!!! You DO need PC3200. Mixing RAM brands can cause a LOT of issues. You "shouldn't" need to clear the CMOS. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
GeneMyrtleBeach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7 OS: Vista	Re: Ram for HP a1210n OK, That clears it up for me. Thank you for the correction. Should I install the 1GB in the 1st slot, and 256 in the 2nd slot and 256 in the 3rd slot. or should I leave the 256 ram where it is and install the 1GB in the 3rd slot?

10-30-2009, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,740 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Ram for HP a1210n We never suggest mixing RAM brands but I would try the 1GB in the first slot and leave the other sticks out until you are certain the 1GB stick is good. If all goes well, add ONE stick at a time and let it run for awhile to be certain there are no conflicts. Again, my apologies for the misinformation!. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.