1 GB memory module installed, Windows running awkward

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hello ng,

I installed a 1 GB memory module. Now,Windows is a running awkward. Like two windows open by clicking
on a link ones. Or a mail opens in Outlook Expres by only clicking in it ones. That's severe on the amount of
todays Spam, I think.

Could I update some program on the computer to let it realize the actual amount of memory. I would say
there the fault must be somewhere. Like the mbr, or other?

Steve
 
Steve Miller said:
hello ng,

I installed a 1 GB memory module. Now,Windows is a running awkward. Like
two windows open by clicking
on a link ones. Or a mail opens in Outlook Expres by only clicking in it
ones. That's severe on the amount of
todays Spam, I think.

Could I update some program on the computer to let it realize the actual
amount of memory. I would say
there the fault must be somewhere. Like the mbr, or other?

Steve
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If you installed the module alongside an existing stick, take the old one
out and see if the problems persist..


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Installing a memory module should not produce the effect you are seeing.
On the other hand the "debounce" on your mouse may have failed. Or you
have changed mouse click settings(Folder Options, General, Click items)
, or the memory module may be incompatible with your system or defective
and causing interference.
 
Mike Hall - MVP said:
If you installed the module alongside an existing stick, take the old one out and see if the problems persist..


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Hello,

you mean taking out the memory module that was in its bank prior to the
one I swapped for the new one?

Steve
 
Bob I said:
Installing a memory module should not produce the effect you are seeing. On the other hand the "debounce" on your mouse may have
failed. Or you have changed mouse click settings(Folder Options, General, Click items) , or the memory module may be incompatible
with your system or defective and causing interference.
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No, I'm sorry. I remember my old laptop showing the same behavior after I installed
an additional 128 MB laptop memory module.

Steve
 
Steve said:
No, I'm sorry. I remember my old laptop showing the same behavior after I installed
an additional 128 MB laptop memory module.

Steve
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Sorry, I've never had this occur with the correct memory installed.
 
Bob I said:
Sorry, I've never had this occur with the correct memory installed.
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I re-installed the mouse software allready, but was not. I think I will try to take the other module
out to see the result.

Steve.
 
Steve said:
hello ng,

I installed a 1 GB memory module. Now,Windows is a running awkward. Like two windows open by clicking
on a link ones. Or a mail opens in Outlook Expres by only clicking in it ones. That's severe on the amount of
todays Spam, I think.

Could I update some program on the computer to let it realize the actual amount of memory. I would say
there the fault must be somewhere. Like the mbr, or other?

Steve
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You can't just buy any ole RAM module, stick it in, and expect it
to work.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's
web site for specific instructions and compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use these
utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

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

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database to
help to find the right RAM for your specific make and model computer
and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from
which I ever buy RAM. I've never been disappointed.)



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Bruce Chambers said:
You can't just buy any ole RAM module, stick it in, and expect it to work.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM
module(s) already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper switches on older motherboards that need to be reset
for new RAM configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's web site for specific instructions and
compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use
these utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

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

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database to help to find the right RAM for your specific make and
model computer and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from which I ever buy RAM. I've never been
disappointed.)



--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
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Hello!

Thank you Mr.Chambers. Jumper setting sare effected by the RAM swap,
I think.

Steve
 
Steve said:
Here was a link to the manual. You might want to take a look at it. It's being the
K7S41GX. Jumper setups are on page 14.

http://download.asrock.com/manual/K7S41GX.pdf

Steve
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There are no jumpers for RAM. The available jumpers are
mainly focused on the CPU.

I was all prepared to write a long post, and I discovered something
interesting. I'd always assumed the PS/2 mouse and keyboard interfaced
to the SuperI/O chip. I was prepared to state there was no way for
the mouse to screw up. But on that motherboard, the first shock was
discovering the WB83697HF SuperI/O has no PS/2 interface on it. And
the SIS963L Southbridge does instead. It still doesn't explain
why the mouse would be affected, but does raise the spectre that
the logic in there could be simplified, and perhaps the feature
set (8042 KBC) is emulated in software or the BIOS somehow.

Posting mentions 697HF SuperIO on K7S41GX.
http://groups.google.ca/group/it.co...read/thread/c5231459d93da3d2/f170443bd8218100

The 697HF (no KBC)
http://web.archive.org/web/20070110...ducts/winbond_products/pdfs/PCIC/w83697hf.pdf

Keyboard and mouse shown connected to SIS963L. No details available.
http://www.sis.com/UD_Data/products/other_components/sb/963l/sis963l_diagram.jpg

If I was debugging it, I might compare Device Manager contents, with
the new RAM and with the old RAM. And also run Everest Free Edition,
and see if any hardware resources are reported differently with
old versus the new RAM. I expect whatever the problem is, it'll be
hard to fix.

I checked the BIOS release notes for the board, and there is no mention
of anything matching these symptoms. I tried a few Google searches
and found no matches there either.

Good luck,
Paul
 
Paul said:
There are no jumpers for RAM. The available jumpers are
mainly focused on the CPU.

I was all prepared to write a long post, and I discovered something
interesting. I'd always assumed the PS/2 mouse and keyboard interfaced
to the SuperI/O chip. I was prepared to state there was no way for
the mouse to screw up. But on that motherboard, the first shock was
discovering the WB83697HF SuperI/O has no PS/2 interface on it. And
the SIS963L Southbridge does instead. It still doesn't explain
why the mouse would be affected, but does raise the spectre that
the logic in there could be simplified, and perhaps the feature
set (8042 KBC) is emulated in software or the BIOS somehow.

Posting mentions 697HF SuperIO on K7S41GX.
http://groups.google.ca/group/it.co...read/thread/c5231459d93da3d2/f170443bd8218100

The 697HF (no KBC)
http://web.archive.org/web/20070110...ducts/winbond_products/pdfs/PCIC/w83697hf.pdf

Keyboard and mouse shown connected to SIS963L. No details available.
http://www.sis.com/UD_Data/products/other_components/sb/963l/sis963l_diagram.jpg

If I was debugging it, I might compare Device Manager contents, with
the new RAM and with the old RAM. And also run Everest Free Edition,
and see if any hardware resources are reported differently with
old versus the new RAM. I expect whatever the problem is, it'll be
hard to fix.

I checked the BIOS release notes for the board, and there is no mention
of anything matching these symptoms. I tried a few Google searches
and found no matches there either.

Good luck,
Paul
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Hello Paul, thank you for your reply. Quite frankly,I don't understand much about your
post at the moment.. : )

But removed the other RAM module. Now only the new one was sticking in the bank
closest to the CPU. The symptoms are but seem be the same, mainly.

Steve
 
I re-installed the mouse software allready, but was not. I think I will try to take the other module
out to see the result.

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The problem you are describing seems to indicate that the memort stick
is:

1) Not correctly inserted into the slot

2) Not rated / tested / certifiied for your PC. You need to get
memory that would be rated correctly for your PC / motherboard or it
will not work correctly.

3) Just plain "bad." Replace it.
 
Hi,

my initial question was about an other memory module, not about the memeory stick.

Thank you,
Steve
 
Hello,

my local dealer swaped the RAM module for an other one. The box seal was
broken so I think he
probably got it returned by an other customer.

It performs a little differen but same basically. I'll be back at the shop
tommore claiming for a
replacement module.

I'm a litte bewildered if this items don't get checked on falling off the
belt.

Steve
 
Bob I said:
Installing a memory module should not produce the effect you are seeing. On the other hand the "debounce" on your mouse may have
failed. Or you have changed mouse click settings(Folder Options, General, Click items) , or the memory module may be incompatible
with your system or defective and causing interference.
Click to expand...

Thanks for your reply many times.

Steve
 
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