The memory bank slots on the motherboard keep rejecting the new bits of memory that were added. It booted to BIOS screen, when 64MB was added, and then I tried to more memory, it starting beeping all over again. No matter how I try to replace the slots with different memory, it still beeps, and I can't see the BIOS screen. How did I screw this one people, any ideas on how to correct the problem ?
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It is an oooold machine and a HP. It proably only takes low density chips and/or just PC 100. Did you check a compatibilty wizard on a website before purchasing?
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If you have tested multiple hard drives on this system and believe that the onboard sata controller is faulty, then I would recommend contacting the company you purchased the motherboard from for support/service.  (not Intel)\n\nHave you verified that this motherboard is running the latest version of BIOS?\n\nHave you verified that the SATA controller is enabled in the BIOS?\n\nGive the company that you bought the motherboard from a call, they'll be able to help you if your still under warranty.\n\nGood luck
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You mean everything? BIOS just woldn't come up? There is no way to fix that unless you send it in to the maker of the BIOS or where you bought your ocmptuer so they can fiz it.
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There might be some Error in bios configuration so it asks you to press F1 so that bios can be reseted.. If you have changed anything in bios without knowledge then correct it or else follow the steps\n\n1) Go to bios by pressing\n   F2 for onboard Intel chipset, Del for original Intel motherboard\n2) Reset the bios\n\n3) Save settings and exit by pressing F10\n\n4) system gets restart, if problem dosent stops then you mail me back with the details
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sometimes you need to go into the bios and save it so it will register the new ram or your mother board may not support anything greater then 128 also it may not support the frequency of the ram like PC100 PC333 PC400... etc most times you cant have two different either like PC64 and PC100 some motherboards dint like that so make sure they are all running at the same frequency's also try putting one stick of ram in and see what results your getting on each one to make sure the board displaying the right amount of ram for each stick other then that your 256 stick may not be 256 and is infarct 128 \n\nhope that can help
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my dear friend\nyour mb model must be written between PCI slats or when u turn on your computer at boot screen it must write the model just press pausebreak button and write down model and check for it be carefull with bios update if u do it in wrong way you have to put your mb in trash.
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I have this problem when working on motherboards a lot.  Usually, when you first turn the computer on and it's posting, sometimes it will give you a long string of numbers/chars that can help with mobo identification.  If you write this down, then it can help you to identify it.  Also, check your BIOS - a lot of times that will have info that's helpful.  You can do a google search for motherboard identification, and there are some good sites to help with that - one by computercraft, if I recall, has helped me in the past.
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The memory modules could be defective.  Try using memtest86 (link below).  Download the Bootable memtest86 CDrom then restart with cd in the drive and bios set to first try to boot from CDrom.\n\nLet it run for a while (go off and do something else) Watching it is boring.....  You should be able to see if there were any failed tests in which case the memeory is bad.\n\n**EDIT** I like to test one memory module at a time.  So, it is easier to determine which one may be causing the problem.  Sounds like one of the 128mb chips might be bad.\n\n**EDITx2** I doubt it is a frequency issue, If you install say 133MHz chip into a motherboard that uses max 100MHz the chips will be forced to run at 100MHz (just not thier full potential)  if you install a 133MHz chip into a 133MHz motherboard, then add a 100MHz chip they will be forced to run at 100MHz (the slowest one)  This is how it used to work on my older SDRAM motherboards, which i assume is what you are using now.\n\nIf the computer is booting up and going into windows but then it sounds like you are getting errors such as BLUESCREEN OF DEATH  0x039d733a  (something like that) it is most likely a faulty memory stick, where a portion of it is having READ/WRITE issues and windows is trying to use that bad portion getting errors and crashing.  If there were compatibilty issues I do not think the computer would pass the POST test (Power On Self Test)
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You get single sided and double sided memory modules. there is the possibility that your motherboard cannot take double sided memory (single sided is more generic). if the memory module has little chips on both sides of the module, then it's double sided. you should install each memory module you have, one at a time, on it's own to check that your computer can 'see' it.   \nAlso, install one module that works into both slots on the motherboard to check that both slots are working. check your bios settings for ram speed, set to 100 not 133
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There should be a jumper somewhere on the motherboard that will reset the bios when you restart the computer.  You may have to download the manual for the motherboard to find it.  Make sure you set the jumper back to normal after you clear the bios password.
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If you upgrade from a pentium 3 to a pentium 4  but didn't to a fresh install of windows you should definitly update your screencard, sound card and motherboard drivers.\n\nYour next option might be to make sure that your current ram is 100% compatible with your motherboard and also make certain that there are no problems with your ram.\n\nAlso turn off automatic restarts in XP, so that you can see what information is displayed when the error occurs. To disable autoimatic restarting in windows XP goto control panel (instructions are for the classic view). Open SYSTEM and CLICK on the ADVANCED tab. under the section STARTUP AND RECOVERY click the SETTINGS button. Uncheck the combo box labeled AUTOMATICALLY RESTART in the SYSTEM FAILURE section.\n\nAfter that if you recieve a blue screen you can record the information there. If will also tell you where the minidump is stored, you can contact me and i'll give you my email adress so you can send me the minidump for debuging. EDIT: the blue screen should give you an indication of where to start looking for the problem, i.e. what driver it could be.\n\nIf you dont see a blue screen upon restarting it's more likely a hardware problem. this could be due to a underpower system, faulty power supply, corrupted ram or some other hardware major hardware problem. \n\nTo check the ram goto http://www.memtest86.com or if you have a linux boot cd lying around it might give you the option to run memtest from it.
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you go to your manufactures web site, support. fin dyour particular model computer and the find the bios download in support. download it and the flash program, be very very careful doing this, flashing your bios, if you make a mistake, you will probably damage your motherboard and make it useless. The give you instructions how, but you must follow them precisely
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On that motherboard the CMOS jumpers are two little silver things sticking out from one of the RAM memory sticks. I found this quote on the Internet:\n\n"\n(1) Remove the memory access panel.\n(2) Remove the sticks of memory.\n(3) I believe it is the top stick, but it may be the bottom. There are two solder points that stand out.\n(4) With a small screwdriver or other tool, short these two contacts.\n(5) Replace the memory and put the access panel back on.\n"\n\nBe careful when you do this. I do it all the time with desktop PCs, but notebooks may be a bit different.  You may need to have your battery (power) connected while you do it although that is definitely not required for a desktop PC.
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find out the manufacturer of your motherboard, then go to their website - they should have a list of the BIOS beep codes so you can diagnose the problem better.
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Firstly, remove the new RAM that you have added. If your PC starts, then you are in good luck otherwise, take it to a service station. In case you system is booting after taking out the new memory stick, then, the problem you are facing can be explained below:-\nThe two sticks of memeory i.e. RAM on the PC have to be identical i.e. same speed and same size of RAM. So either change the new memory stick to match the existing one or remove the old one and let your system work with the new memory stick i.e. 256 MB of RAM although today anything less than 512MB is not recomended. Incase your system is not working with the new memory after removing the old one, then, your PC doesnot support the new memory stick in view of the reasons listed below:-\nLatency issues\nRAM speed not supported by your PC\nIf you are not comfortable with hardware related troubleshooting, I will recommend you to go to a service station or e-mail me the exact problem and I will help you out.
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It doesn't sound good.  Sounds like something got fried. Possibly either the CPU or Memory.\n\nIf you don't see any lights on the motherboard, then it's possible the motherboard has fried.\n\nIf you hear beeping but no video, then that's probably the memory.\n\nIf you see lights on the motherboard but nothing else happens, then it's probably the CPU.\n\nNo matter what, it's not good. If you don't feel confident in swapping parts like the memory or cpu, then take it somewhere.
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upgrade the mother board.It sounds like that u are using a old board.U can use the other parts to put back in it when u get this done.NOTE:make sure there is a enough slots to up grade as u grow with it.