Not enough memory

[Rik]

No, down a few more, David, to memory.

[David]

http://www.gtopala.com/img/siw_memory.gif

[Gary]

Much like me Gary.

I knew you meant 2 x 1GB, In

[Rik]

That's the one, David.

It seems to conflict with the earlier report you had of 2 x 256MB. This seems to be saying you have 1GB in one slot and 512MB in the other. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, so wait for a second opinion.

[David]

when I look in my systems info it shows up as 512 if this helps Rik

[Rik]

That's why I'm a bit puzzled, David. I suspect SIW is wrong, but I'd welcome a second opinion.

[Gary]

Looks like that to me as well Rik, 512 in first slot, 1024 in second  they have different part numbers as well, a matched pair should be the same either the software read it wrong of there is two different sticks in there, and since it came up with different part numbers for the sticks I wonder if its actually like that, one 512mb one 1GB

[Gary]

when I look in my systems info it shows up as 512 if this helps Rik

The siw shows two different part numbers for your memory modules, it looks like you have one 512mb stick and one 1024mb one, best thing would be to whip the sticks out or at least see if you can see the serial numbers on the modules to make sure.

[Rik]

What Gary said, David. Given the SIW report, it would be safer to check the sticks physically.

[David]

I will have to go to the woods for  that,but do you mean take the case off and have a look at the numbers on the green memory boards ?

[Rik]

That's it. The confused report is probably just that, but it will be better to double check physically. Remember to observe anti-static precautions.

[David]

I,ll google that one Rik,I have got cloth gloves I put on,same as silversmith wears

[Sebby]

They won't be any good, David. Ideally, you should get an anti-static wristband (very cheap). If you don't have one or don't want to get one, earth yourself the best you can!

[David]

Thanks Sebby methinks this might save me from getting a wallop and protect ,machine ?

[Rik]

It won't do much for you, David, but it ensures you're at the same potential as the machine, so does a lot for that.

[David]

Thanks all appreciate all your help will take a look tomorrow  and post tomorrow

[Rik]

NP, David. We're making it sound bigger than it is, but it's best to be on the safe side.

[Sebby]

Indeed. I wouldn't worry too much. Unless I'm building a whole PC, I've always just taking bits out and put bits in unearthed, and both myself and all the components are still here to tell the tale.

[Danni]

I just touch the metal bits of the case beforehand (unless it's for someone else who isn't Colin). Never killed anything yet

[Inactive]

David, you could try running Belarc Advisor, that will run a scan of your computer and will tell you how much memory you have, and which slots they are in.

It is free, and can be found here;  http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

I always take my computer to the kitchen, keep one hand on the case, the other on the cold tap for a couple of seconds, it works fine for me.

Good luck.

[David]

Thanks In will try this.(what a palaver) 

[Gary]

Indeed. I wouldn't worry too much. Unless I'm building a whole PC, I've always just taking bits out and put bits in unearthed, and both myself and all the components are still here to tell the tale.

same here Sebby, I have a antistatic wristband so if I was handling a mobo and cpu etc I would use it but I have changed ram and soundcards without one with no ill effects to date

[Gary]

Thanks In will try this.(what a palaver) 

make sure the taps not on, you don't want splash back  you can also touch a grounding pint on radiator pipework before you start work as well, but you should be fine, you should see the ram sticks and the serials without much trouble, hopefully

[Inactive]

Thanks In will try this.(what a palaver) 

It is a useful item to run every now and again anyway David, it gives you so much info, it even tells me my type of monitor, and even the date it was manufactured.

Good luck with the memory, it all sounds far more complicated than it is in reality, it is hardly any more difficult than changing a light bulb, why....even I can do it.. 

[Rik]

That's exactly right, In - it sounds complicated, and we do advocate precautions, but in reality it's easy and we don't do what we say people should. How many of us trip the breaker or pull the fuse before changing a light bulb, after all?