Looking up RAM

[DJ Apexx]

I'm looking into upgrading my RAM. I went into my local PC dealer yesterday & when enquired about it they needed to know the speed of the RAM I already have installed on my PC, they said there should be a little white sticker on the RAM telling me the "PC No.", my question is: is this "PC No." all I need to give the retailer in order for me to purchase the RAM? Is there any way via My Computer to check out the spec of the RAM like manufacturer & speed?

Replies much appreciated!!

.::apexx::.

[snowmonkey]

download the demo version of SIS Sandra from this link:

http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.ht...&langx=e n&a=

it will tell you everything you need to know about your memory stick and more..


cheers

[GSM Super Star]

All they should need to know is how much memory you have now and what the Speed of it is (the PC No.)

It would also be good to know how much memory your Mother Board can take

[DJ Apexx]

It would also be good to know how much memory your Mother Board can take

How do you know how much RAM your Mother Board can take?

.::apexx::.

[GSM Super Star]

Usually in the Motherboard or System Manual mate

[Azn_tweaker]

dj, do u know ur computer specs?

[DJ Apexx]

do u know ur computer specs?

eMachine
Windows XP Pro SP1
80GB HardDrive
2.4Ghz Intel Pentium 4 Processor
256MB DDR SDRAM PC2100
NVIDIA GeForce 4MX 440
Ethernet Network Adaptor 10Mbps
512kbps Broadband Internet
Samsung DVD/CD-ROM
Samsung CD-R/RW

download the demo version of SIS Sandra from this link:

I downloaded that program and under 'Mainboard Information' it says Maximum Installable Memory is 512MB

.::apexx::.

[GSM Super Star]

I dont think that is correct.

[DJ Apexx]

I dont think that is correct

Which bit do you not think is correct?

.::apexx::.

[Azn_tweaker]

whats the motherboard specs?

[DJ Apexx]

The following is from SiSoftware Sandra, I'm not totally sure about what precise spec. you need to know so I pasted the whole lot below.

Could someone please explain the following cos I haven't a clue what it means, can anyone tell how many PCI slots I have free??

Cheers!!

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Manufacturer : eMachines, Inc.
Model : Imperial
Version : Revision 0.90
Serial Number : 0123456789
ID : 00000000-00000000-00000000-00000000

System Chassis
Manufacturer : No Enclosure
Can be locked : No
Version : N/A
Serial Number : None
Asset Tag : No Asset Tag
Boot-up State : Safe
Power State : Safe
Thermal State : Safe
Security State : External Interface Locked-out

Mainboard
Manufacturer : TriGem Computer, Inc.
MP Support : 1 CPU(s)
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : Imperial
Version : 1.01
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxx

On-board Devices
ADI1886 : Sound Adapter (Disabled)

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 512MB
DIMM 0 - J5G3 : DIMM Synchronous DDR-SDRAM 256MB/64
DIMM 1 - J5G2 : Empty

Chipset 1
Model : Trigem Computer Inc 82845G/GL/GV Brookdale Host-Hub Interface Bridge (A1-step)
Bus(es) : ISA X-Bus AGP PCI IMB PCMCIA USB i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 4x 133MHz / 2x 166MHz
Width : 64-bit
IO Queue Depth : 8 request(s)

Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : Hub-Interface
Version : 1.50
Number of Ports : 1
Width : 8-bit
Full Duplex : Yes
Multiplier : 1/1x

Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-3-3-6CL 1CMD
Speed : 2x 133MHz (266MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 1/1x
Width : 64-bit
Refresh Rate : 15.60µs
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No

APIC 1
Version : 2.00
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : No

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module 1 : Samsung M3 68L3223DTL-CB0 090D33CC 256MB 8x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC2100U-2533-750 (CL2.5 up to 133MHz) (CL2 up to 100MHz)

Cooling Device(s)
Fan : OK

Temperature Sensor(s)
Temperature Probe Processor : OK

Voltage Sensor(s)
Voltage Probe Processor : OK

Current Sensor(s)
Electrical Current Probe Processor : OK

AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.00
Speed : 4x
Multiplier : 1/2x
Fast-Writes Enabled : Yes
Side Band Enabled : No
Side Band Support : Yes
Aperture Size : 64MB

PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.20
Number of Bridges : 2
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (1x PCIClk)
PCI Bus 2 : PCI (1x PCIClk)

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Intel Corporation 82801DB (ICH4) LPC Interface Bridge
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes

LPC Legacy Controller 1
Type : SMSC LPC v1
Version : 60.01
Number of Enabled Devices : 5

USB Controller 1
Model : Trigem Computer Inc 82801DB USB UHCI Controller #1 (ICH4 A1 step)
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 2
Model : Trigem Computer Inc 82801DB USB UHCI Controller #2 (ICH4 A1 step)
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 3
Model : Trigem Computer Inc 82801DB USB UHCI Controller #3 (ICH4 A1 step)
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 4
Model : Trigem Computer Inc 82801DB USB EHCI Controller (ICH4 A1 step)
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 6
Companion Controllers : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 64-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

System SMBus Controller 1
Model : Intel 801xx SMBus
Version : 0.01
Slave Device Enabled : Yes
Speed : 16kHz

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI Slot #1 - J6B3 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V Full-Length Used (Intel Corporation 82845G/GL/GV Brookdale Host to AGP Bridge (A1-step))
PCI Slot #2 - J6B2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V Full-Length Available
PCI Slot #3 - J7B1 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V Full-Length Available

Port Connector
J2A1 - COM 1 : Serial Port 16550A - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
J3A1 - Parallel : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - 25 Pin Dual Inline / DB-25 pin female
J1A1 - Keyboard : Keyboard - None / Circular DIN-8 male
J1A1 - PS/2 Mouse : Keyboard - None / Circular DIN-8 male

Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Tip 2511 : Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

[GSM Super Star]

I have tried searching for your motherboards specs but cant seem to find anything. The only thing I could find was a page to buy a new board

All I can suggest is to try running PC Wizard which you can DOWNLOAD HERE

Sorry I cant be any more help.

[DJ Apexx]

Thanks for the help anyhow mate!
Much appreciated

.::apexx::.