How can I determine the model no. of  a VIA Technologies computer? I want to install addl RAM--?
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Everest home edition ( which is free ) or ultimate edition. There are other utilities such as wcpuid etc but everest will suffice for the job.\n\neverest home :\n\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html\n\neverest ultimate edition :\n\nhttp://www.lavalys.com\n\nOnce you are on there home page just click on the ultimate edition image and it will take you there :)\n\nI couldnt get the URL right.\n\nOnce you have done that go to www.crucial.com and that will help you select the correct RAM for you :)
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If you have Windows XP, you can go to the Start menu and right click on My Computer. Go to properties and the box that comes up should tell you your operating system version as well as your CPU's clock speed and the amount of RAM you have. If you navigate to the device manager tab in this window you will be able to find other devices such as USB ports, video cards, sound cards and hard drive information. \n\nIf you're looking for more in-depth information, there are several programs available that can help you. Cool Info XP 4.0 is one such program, which should list a vast amount of information for your computer. It can be downloaded from Download.com (adware/spyware free) at this link:\nhttp://www.download.com/Cool-Info-XP/3000-2094_4-10221458.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nKeep in mind that most of these types of software are shareware versions, but you only need to see what you have in your computer once! Print the information out and you'll have it to keep even after you uninstall the program!
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First, download a program called "Belarc Advisor".  It will analyze your computer quickly and give you a report of all the hardware and software installed, and it's free.  In the report, there will be a section called "Memory Modules" that describes your existing memory.  It will also tell you what kind of motherboard you have.  \n\nNext, go to the website mwave.com.  You can find the memory you need there at a great price, and if you still don't know what you need, just call them up and give them the information from Belarc Advisor and they'll help you out.  I've had excellent service consistently from this company since about 1998.\n\nWhen your memory arrives, turn your computer off and look for a slot that has the same size and shape of circuit board as your new memory.  Install your new memory next to it.  Make sure the tabs click fully into place so you'll know it's seated all the way.\n\nThat's it!\n\nDO NOT buy your memory from a retail store like Best Buy or Staples.  They will charge you well over double what you'll pay almost anywhere online.  Also, don't pay anybody more than $45 to install it, it's a super simple task and no tech has any business charging more than the minimum hourly rate for it.
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If you need to know the type of ram you have on your computer you could go to the manufacturers website of your computer and then type in the model number into the site's search box and look for something like "Product specifications" or "Product Information" and it will give you the specs on what hardware came installed on your computer.
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OK, this is the actual procedure, read carefully.\n\nIf you have already bought the RAM, skip this paragraph and go to the next step. If you have not bought it yet, just remove your old one and take it to the shop. Tell them you want the same type of RAM but in a different/same capacity. This saves you alot of trouble telling them whether it's SDRAM or DDR RAM. Just bring the sample.\n\nThere is no installation involved. You just need to put the new or additional RAM into the DIMM slot(there is only one type of slot for RAM so you can't go wrong) and start your computer, that's all. The computer will automatically calculate the new size of the RAM and adjust itself automatically.\n\nIf you are still unclear, do not hesitate to post here. Good luck!\n\nCheers!\nALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
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Check out the same place you got the drivers.\n\nHP usually has everything you need on their site.  Just type in the model number.
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Try running this tool on that pc: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html It should be able to tell you what the make and model of the card is, along with all the other hardware.
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Below is a few different methods of determining the type of video card in an IBM compatible computer. Although most of these methods are for IBM compatible computer's, Apple computer's could also use some of the methods listed below to determine the type of their video card. \n\nMethod One: \n\nMany versions of Microsoft Windows will automatically detect and install your video card. Assuming no video issues currently exist with the video card you can determine the type of video card under display adapters in Device Manager.\n\nNote: If you are experiencing video issues or the video card is being detected as a "Standard VGA" adapter it is likely what Microsoft Windows is not detecting the type of video card and if you need to determine the type of video card for drivers you will need to try the next step. \n\nMethod Two: \n\nMany video cards and chipsets will list the type of video card and/or memory during the POST. Try rebooting the computer and as it is first booting press the "Pause / Break" key to temporarily halt the computer's boot process and read the text on the screen. If you are unfamiliar with video card manufacturers / chipsets write down some of the company names you see and search our video card driver section for that company.  \n\nMethod Three: \n\nThe below steps require that the user first get to a MS-DOS prompt. Information about getting to a MS-DOS prompt can be found on document CHDOS. \n\nAt the C:&#92;> prompt type the below commands.\n\ndebug <press enter>\n\nAt the - prompt type the below command. \n\nd c000:0040\n\nAfter typing the above command you should receive several lines of text similar to:\n\nC000:0040    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................ \nC000:0050  E9 63 7B 00 B4 10 49 27 - E9 FE 2B E9 F7 2B 50 4D  .c{...I'..+..+PM \nC000:0060  49 44 58 00 5B 00 00 00 - 00 A0 00 B0 00 B8 00 C0  IDX.[........... \nC000:0070  00 5B 53 54 42 20 6E 56 - 49 44 49 41 20 54 4E 54  .[STB nVIDIA TNT \nC000:0080  20 76 65 72 2E 20 31 2E - 31 30 20 0D 0A 00 1B 43  ver. 1.10 ....C \nC000:0090  6F 70 79 72 69 67 68 74 - 28 43 29 31 39 39 38 20  opyright(C)1998 \nC000:00A0  53 54 42 20 53 79 73 74 - 65 6D 73 20 49 6E 63 0D  STB Systems Inc. \nC000:00B0  0A 00 22 6C 2C 0A 01 00 - C3 50 24 7F E8 60 36 58  .."1,....P$..'6X \n\nAs you can pick out in the above dump this gives you enough information to determine the make and the year made on the video card. On line 4 you can see the make of this video card which in this case is a nVIDIA TNT which would be the Riva TNT chipset. The next line you notice the version of the card and finally the line thereafter is the copyright or the year manufactured generally.\n\nIf you are unable to capture any information which sounds like the video card you can also type\n\n-d c000:0090\n\nThe above line will give you a dump similar to the above example however may have additional information about the video card.\n\nNote: If the video card is onboard you may get the motherboard name and/or chipset. If you have an onboard video card you should get the video drivers for your chipset. Commonly the video drivers / chipset drivers are available through the motherboard manufacturer. \n\nOnce you're ready to exit the debug prompt type "quit" to exit back to the MS-DOS prompt. If you wish to close the MS-DOS window type "exit".\n\nMethod Four: \n\nUnplug everything from the back of the computer and open the computer and look for any visual identification directly off of the video card or motherboard. Many times you can find the manufacturer name, model, serial number, and/or other unique identifications that can be used to identify the type of video card or video chipset you have. \n\nMethod Five: \n\nIf you are unable to locate a manufacturer or model number of the video card, however are able to locate a FCC identification number it is recommended that you perform a FCC search using t
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If it is recent one (Pentium+)\nIt has both\n\nFor description see links
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Either call a teechnical knowledgeble person or open the cabinet and see what chipset is specified on you notherboard. If u dont understand just write down the number on the chipset of ur board and mail me. I will tell u which board it is and which drivers u require.
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If it has an msi file (ending with .msi) you can click on that, otherwise you will need instructions
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Go to control panel. Click on systems. Go to hardware and then click on device manager. You should see it under your Display adapter. Click on the + to see what card you have.
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Find out the manufactuer of your motherboard and the model number/type.  Then google it.
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should say CD/r or rw\ncan look in control panel, system, hardware tab, device manager,right click device> properties.\nthis will display the info too.
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You would be able to know using the processor model number (not speed).
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You have this listed under laptop, notebooks...\n\nAll you have to do is install more RAM... I assume this is what you are looking to do.  Go to Crucial Technologies... I wouldn't buy from there though, just use the system scan, they will tell you what you already have, and what is available to add.  Then either go to Tiger Direct or Comp USA.. and get some.  I just slapped some pny in mine, and it's working so much better!  Make sure you let them know it's for a laptop or notebook as well, as they are differant
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Right click on MY COMPUTER and pick PROPERTIES.  Then go to the Hardware section and click on the Device Manager button.   Scroll down to the Video Adapter section and click on the PLUS sign and you will see what brand adapter card that you are running. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!