Ordered 512MB but shows as 256MB!

3dGameMan.com · 12-05-2002, 01:30 PM

Anyone else have this happen?

There are eight 32MB pieces on each side of the memory which should be 512MB total memory, but it shows only 256MB on my new iBook 700MHz.

Here's a pic: click here

rusto · 12-05-2002, 04:41 PM

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	nosaj56 said: Here's a simple 3rd grade Math problem... 32 ×8 256 Open /Applications/Calculator.app if you need to... Did you order 512MB?

hehe, nosaj56...mb it's YOU that needs remedial READING classes. 3d said "eight 32MB pieces on each side of the memory"

32
x8=256

256
x2=512

EDIT: I always remember to quote posts in case someone deletes it.

nosaj56 · 12-05-2002, 04:44 PM

I've chosen to delete my post...

nosaj56 · 12-05-2002, 04:46 PM

!@#@$#$%^%$$%!@#$#%@!@$%#!% you rusto.

mervTormel · 12-05-2002, 04:53 PM

bwa-ha-ha! remedial cursing, too.

3dgamer, if it ain't what you ordered, or even if it is but it's not functionally acceptable, send it back!

nosaj56 · 12-05-2002, 04:55 PM

merv, remedial? Does everyone think I'm stupid or something? Apparently I can't even do that right...

I blame myself being remedial on the internet, media saturation, and government conspiracies.

oldbenway · 12-05-2002, 05:00 PM

Forget what is stuck to the memory- your system only shows you have a 256MB dimm installed, you need to get your $$$ back or something-
Good luck-
-oldbenway

nosaj56 · 12-05-2002, 05:23 PM

Here's my own online petition for rusto to delete his post.

(really)

mervTormel · 12-05-2002, 05:36 PM

good grief.

--
"The first rule of holes: If you are in one, stop digging."

nosaj56 · 12-05-2002, 05:41 PM

I'm filing up my hole, merv. No more replies for me on this thread.

3dGameMan.com · 12-06-2002, 12:37 AM

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	Originally posted by mervTormel bwa-ha-ha! remedial cursing, too. 3dgamer, if it ain't what you ordered, or even if it is but it's not functionally acceptable, send it back!

Yep, it's going back for sure, however, I thought I'd make mention of it here just in case someone else could offer some insight and possibly it might offer help to others in a similar situation. I have to say that's not what I got from asking a simply question, but rather all bunch of off topic childishness (nosaj56)

AKcrab · 12-06-2002, 08:31 PM

Lighten up man. No harm done.

Baron Bosse · 12-06-2002, 10:30 PM

What computer are you using? Some older macs can't take bigger than 256 MB chips (b/w G3's for instance), they will only use half of the physical memory.

I bought a 256 MB (one-sided) for my old b/w G3 and got very frustrated when it only showed me 128 MB, but then read about the issue, went back to the store and replaced it for a two-sided chip (still 256 of course) and then it workes correctly.

Of course, if your case is the same, then there's still no reason not to send it back, but then at least you'd know why it didn't work :-)

3dGameMan.com · 12-07-2002, 04:54 PM

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	Originally posted by Baron Bosse What computer are you using? Some older macs can't take bigger than 256 MB chips (b/w G3's for instance), they will only use half of the physical memory. I bought a 256 MB (one-sided) for my old b/w G3 and got very frustrated when it only showed me 128 MB, but then read about the issue, went back to the store and replaced it for a two-sided chip (still 256 of course) and then it workes correctly. Of course, if your case is the same, then there's still no reason not to send it back, but then at least you'd know why it didn't work :-)

I have a new iBook 700MHz notebook which does officially support a total of 640MB of memory, so adding a 512MB stick should not be a problem

The company said they are sending me another stick, so that's not a problem. They mentioned that it could have be irradiated when crossing the border and that's why it doesn't show the correct amount of MB's. Very odd all the same because the stick is definately 512MB but strangely enough it only shows as a 256MB stick!

I'll let you all know what happens when I get another 512MB stick, if the next one doesn't work, maybe there is something odd going on with this particular notebook.

3dGameMan.com · 12-09-2002, 08:10 PM

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	Originally posted by 3dGameMan.com Anyone else have this happen? There are eight 32MB pieces on each side of the memory which should be 512MB total memory, but it shows only 256MB on my new iBook 700MHz. Here's a pic: click here

Well, I have the new memory now and its fine. That other memory must have not been fully compatible.

nosaj56 · 12-09-2002, 08:29 PM

One more reply...

I'm glad everything worked out.

12-05-2002, 01:30 PM	#1
3dGameMan.com Prospect Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5	Ordered 512MB but shows as 256MB! Anyone else have this happen? There are eight 32MB pieces on each side of the memory which should be 512MB total memory, but it shows only 256MB on my new iBook 700MHz. Here's a pic: click here

12-05-2002, 04:53 PM	#5
mervTormel League Commissioner Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,536	bwa-ha-ha! remedial cursing, too. 3dgamer, if it ain't what you ordered, or even if it is but it's not functionally acceptable, send it back! __________________ On a clear disk, you can seek forever. Last edited by mervTormel; 12-05-2002 at 05:03 PM.

12-05-2002, 04:55 PM	#6
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	merv, remedial? Does everyone think I'm stupid or something? Apparently I can't even do that right... I blame myself being remedial on the internet, media saturation, and government conspiracies. Last edited by nosaj56; 12-05-2002 at 05:05 PM.

12-05-2002, 05:23 PM	#8
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	Here's my own online petition for rusto to delete his post. (really) Last edited by nosaj56; 12-05-2002 at 05:25 PM.

12-06-2002, 10:30 PM	#13
Baron Bosse Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 18	What computer are you using? Some older macs can't take bigger than 256 MB chips (b/w G3's for instance), they will only use half of the physical memory. I bought a 256 MB (one-sided) for my old b/w G3 and got very frustrated when it only showed me 128 MB, but then read about the issue, went back to the store and replaced it for a two-sided chip (still 256 of course) and then it workes correctly. Of course, if your case is the same, then there's still no reason not to send it back, but then at least you'd know why it didn't work :-) __________________ "- But doesn't the bible teach us: Judge not, lest ye be judged? - She's a witch! Burn her!"

12-05-2002, 04:44 PM	#3
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	I've chosen to delete my post...

12-05-2002, 04:46 PM	#4
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	!@#@$#$%^%$$%!@#$#%@!@$%#!% you rusto.

12-05-2002, 05:00 PM	#7
oldbenway Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6	Forget what is stuck to the memory- your system only shows you have a 256MB dimm installed, you need to get your $$$ back or something- Good luck- -oldbenway

12-05-2002, 05:36 PM	#9
mervTormel League Commissioner Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,536	good grief. -- "The first rule of holes: If you are in one, stop digging."

12-05-2002, 05:41 PM	#10
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	I'm filing up my hole, merv. No more replies for me on this thread.

12-06-2002, 08:31 PM	#12
AKcrab MVP Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 1,043	Lighten up man. No harm done.

12-09-2002, 08:29 PM	#16
nosaj56 Triple-A Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 208	One more reply... I'm glad everything worked out.