Finding out which motherboard I have?

[Perfectguy]

I think I'm having a conflict with my RAM and my Motherboard because i get constant crashes. I want to get new RAM but i want to make sure it is compatible with my motherboard. How do i find how what kind of motherboard i have. Thanks

[addy]

Do a Google search for 'CTBIOS'
It will tell you what you need to know.

[ESALADUANE]

You can download Belarc. It's free and it will give you an inventory of what's on your computer.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

[Perfectguy]

thanks, that program is great.

[beeboy]

Asus motherboards are fussy about ram. Some ram will work, some will cause trouble.

[Perfectguy]

I have the ECS P4S5A/DX 1.0. I dont know how to find compatible memory though.

[lewis]

Here ya go!

Click here dude

Seems you can have either DDR or PC. But not both.

Personally i'd go with the DDR333. You will get much better performance.

[Perfectguy]

You think I can use the DDR333 even if the Kingston site shows me a recomendation of a highest DDR 266? Also, Do you know how I can find out what kind of RAM I have.

[lewis]

You should be able to use 333, but if money is an issue go with the 266.

[ESALADUANE]

Here's another utility that will show you what's on your computer (and a lot more). The one you want is "AIDA32 - Personal System Information" version 3.7.

http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32

[Perfectguy]

For better performance, especially with RAM, I would do it but i dont want to take chances of conflicts or anything... Thanks for the link

[LegalAssassin]

not sure if this will help cause i just started looking into upgrades and found this free download at crucial.com, it will scan to see what u currently have and give recommendations of what to get for ram.