[plug] (OT) - Hardware - Motherboard and RAM

[wayne]

Bret,

My understanding is that if you use PC133 MHz RAM on a FSB (front-side bus)
of 100 MHz the RAM will operate but at only 100 MHz.  That is no big deal,
and a good investment.  Since your existing RAM is 100 MHz - indicating an
FSB of 100 MHz on your m/b - you should be OK to go with it.

Having just gone through the process of buying a new m/b this is my
understanding, but I am still keen to hear others knowledge too.

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bret Busby" <bret at busby.net>
To: <plug at plug.linux.org.au>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 3:27 PM
Subject: [plug] (OT) - Hardware - Motherboard and RAM


>
> One of our computers has an AMD K6-2 300MHz CPU.
>
> Startup shows the motherboard is an AIVG+-U1-0902.
>
> The User's manual is for an AIVG+ V1.0C
>
> In the manual, it says
> Main Memory-Two 72-pin SIMM sockets and three 168-pin DIMM sockets;
> Memory Type->DIMMS:EDO RAM or SDRAM;
> DIMM Size: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB.
>
> The RAM chip is 64MB, and has on it:
> Legend L086458 64MB Sync 3.3 100MHz
>
> The question is:
> Will that computer be able to use (is it compatible with) the PC-133 RAM,
> that is currently selling for around $60 per 256MB?
>
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> (By the way; someone was asking about upgrading a P-133 CPU, using the
> same motherboard that the person was currently using; this M/B takes P 90
> to 200 MHz, P55C (MMX) 90 to 233 MHz, AMD K6-2 300 to 450 MHz, IDT Winchip
> C6 180 to 225 MHz, or IDT Winchip2-3D 200 to 266MHz; so, there is a fair
> range of CPU's, that could upgrade the P 133, depending on that
> motherboard)
>
> Bret Busby
> ..........
>
>
>