"Rob J" <> wrote in message
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> In article <>,
> says...
>> "GraB" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:02:49 +1300, "~misfit~"
>>> <> wrote:
>>> >>Dany P. Wu wrote:
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>> >><snip tale of woe>
>>> >>Hey Dany,
>>> >>In addition to what's been said:
>>> >>I hope you unplugged the PSU and then pushed the 'on' button (to drain
>>> caps) before you inserted the RAM.
>>> >>Also, could be static, RAM seems to be the most susceptible
>>>> component to static damage. Always touch the bare case with one
>>>> hand while holding the RAM in the other before putting it anywhere
>>>> near the machine (At the very least).
>>> >>I would try resetting the CMOS first, then, if still not right,
>>>> cleaning
>>> out both RAM slots with CO cleaner in a spray can if you have it. If
>>> you don't then try cleaning the slots with an artist's brush. Then
>>> check that RAM modules are fully seated, perhaps supporting that area
>>> of the mobo with your other hand while you press them firmly. Some
>>> mobos are inadequately supported which makes the addition of RAM with
>>> the board in-situ quite risky. RAM is usually added with the board flat
>>> on the bench IME. (Although I've added RAM many times to mounted mobos,
>>> you just have to be careful, it's not hard to crack the printed circuit
>>> traces around the RAM slots if the board flexes too much and you do
>>> have a budget board there, probably not the most robust. (~$100 inc GST
>>> earlier this year for a board with on-board video, sound and NIC? And
>>> <cough>barf<cough> VIA chipset). If you haven't already touched them
>>> (and it doesn't seem like you have) I'd leave CPU and other cards etc
>>> as-is for now. Also, while having no experience with it, I've also heard
>>> that V-Data is crap. I never buy the cheapest brand even though I'm
>>> poor. I usually get the next one up the price range.
>>> >>Good luck.
>>> Well, there seems to be a good consensus of opinion here.
>> Alrighty - I think I've got the general idea here.
>> Unfortunately the problem has now transferred elsewhere. I had two
>> brand new RAM modules to try out, A-Data brand which I never had any
>> problems with. I tried each stick separately and I get different
>> reactions every time it booted up. Some times it would just sit there
>> and beep, and other times it reported only part of the full RAM
>> capacity and froze. I'm beginning to feel that the MoBo may be a bit
>> screwy too...
> What brand is it?
The MoBo is an Albatron KM333 Pro. From what I've heard Albatrons are
fine...unless I heard wrong...
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