SIMM = Single inline memory module.
DIMM = Dual inline memory module
EDO DRAM = Extended data out dynamic random access memory
Rusty
Justin Keyes wrote:
> Most memory is at least 60ns or 50ns. The smaller the number, the
> faster the RAM; a board CAN run memory that is faster than its
> compatability, but NOT slower. I don't know what the difference is
> between DIMM and SIMM: I thought that a board that supported SIMM
> would not support DIMM..... plus you have to pay attention to letters
> like EDO vs. SDRAM.
> Sorry if this hurt more than helped. :P
> - Justin Keyes
>
> --- Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com> wrote:
> > Please excuse my ignorance. I haven't followed hardware much in the
> > last
> > few years.
> >
> > My P133 machine will take 256M in 72 pin SIMMs, or up to 128 in a
> > single
> > DIMM (168 pin SDRAM package). Here's the problem. I have the manual
> > for
> > the motherboard, but it doesn't tell me what speeds of memory it will
> > take. Memory costing what it does right now, I'd like to remove my
> > SIMMs
> > and replace them with a 128M DIMM. But I don't know what speed to
> > use.
> > The motherboard supports 60ns or 70ns SIMM modules, but I can't
> > figure
> > out what speed DIMMs it will support. Does anyone know a way to tell
> > this from the data I've given? What other data might be needed?
> >
> > Paul
> >
>
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Justin Keyes wrote:
> Most memory is at least 60ns or 50ns. The smaller the number, the
> faster the RAM; a board CAN run memory that is faster than its
> compatability, but NOT slower. I don't know what the difference is
> between DIMM and SIMM: I thought that a board that supported SIMM
> would not support DIMM..... plus you have to pay attention to letters
> like EDO vs. SDRAM.
> Sorry if this hurt more than helped. :P
> - Justin Keyes
>
> --- Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com> wrote:
> > Please excuse my ignorance. I haven't followed hardware much in the
> > last
> > few years.
> >
> > My P133 machine will take 256M in 72 pin SIMMs, or up to 128 in a
> > single
> > DIMM (168 pin SDRAM package). Here's the problem. I have the manual
> > for
> > the motherboard, but it doesn't tell me what speeds of memory it will
> > take. Memory costing what it does right now, I'd like to remove my
> > SIMMs
> > and replace them with a 128M DIMM. But I don't know what speed to
> > use.
> > The motherboard supports 60ns or 70ns SIMM modules, but I can't
> > figure
> > out what speed DIMMs it will support. Does anyone know a way to tell
> > this from the data I've given? What other data might be needed?
> >
> > Paul
> >
>
> =====
> /"\ ........................................................
> \ / ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Justin Keyes
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> / \ - NO Word docs in e-mail | . .
> \ /
> ,~~~~~~~~ O
> (__________)
>
> __________________________________________________
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