Hi guys,
sorry for taking such a long time to reply to this thread. The system in question is actually in my gf's place, and I keep forgetting to post the mobo info whenever I'm at her place!3
I'm thinking of buying RAM modules from the 2nd hand mkt. They're dirt cheap. I saw a bloke selling a 128mb PC100 module for abt US$9. I think I could get a 64mb module for abt 5 bucks, just to see if 128mb (her computer already has 64mb of RAM) is enough for her purposes.
Are all PC100 RAM modules the same? I've seen terms like ECC, parity etc tossed abt in some of the forums. Should I be concerned abt making sure I get the right "type"?
Anyway, here's what I got from Everest. Sorry for the huge chunk of text!
---[ Motherboard ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Acer Aspire_6100
Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel GTL+
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s
Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type SDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s
Motherboard Manufacturer:
Company Name Acer Inc.
Product Information
http://global.acer.com/products/index.asp
BIOS Download
http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm
--------[ Memory ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Physical Memory:
Total 63 MB
Used 61 MB
Free 1 MB
Utilization 98 %
Swap Space:
Total 991 MB
Used 65 MB
Free 926 MB
Utilization 7 %
Virtual Memory:
Total 1055 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 928 MB
Utilization 12 %
Problems & Suggestions:
Problem Modern operating systems require at least 128 MB system memory for optimum performance.
--------[ SPD ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ Infineon HYS64V8200GU-8 ]
Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Infineon HYS64V8200GU-8
Serial Number 070F0CE9h
Module Size 64 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC100 (100 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625 us), Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency 3.0 (10.0 ns @ 100 MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (10.0 ns @ 100 MHz)
Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Not Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported
Memory Module Manufacturer:
Company Name Infineon Technologies AG
Product Information
http://www.infineon.com/cgi/ecrm.dll/ecrm/scripts/prod_cat.jsp?oid=-8003
--------[ Chipset ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX/ZX
In-Order Queue Depth 4
North Bridge Properties:
North Bridge Intel 82443BX/ZX
Revision / Stepping 03 / C1
Package Type 492 Pin BGA
Package Size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Core Voltage 3.3 V
South Bridge Properties:
South Bridge Intel 82371EB PIIX4E
Revision / Stepping 02 / A0
Package Type 324 Pin mBGA
Package Size 2.7 cm x 2.7 cm
Core Voltage 3.3 V
Memory Timings:
CAS Latency (CL) 3T
RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 2T
RAS Precharge (tRP) 2T
Memory Slots:
DRAM Slot #1 64 MB (PC100 SDRAM)
AGP Properties:
AGP Version 1.00
AGP Status Enabled
AGP Aperture Size 64 MB
Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x
Current AGP Speed 2x
Fast-Write Not Supported
Side Band Addressing Supported, Enabled
Chipset Manufacturer:
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information
http://www.intel.com/products/browse/chipsets.htm
Driver Download
http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/index.htm
Problems & Suggestions:
Problem AGP aperture size is more than half of the system memory size. This may cause performance penalty.
--------[ BIOS ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOS Properties:
BIOS Type Acer
System BIOS Date 04/01/98
Video BIOS Date 98/05/25
Problems & Suggestions:
Suggestion Are you looking for a BIOS Upgrade? Contact eSupport Today!
Suggestion System BIOS is more than 2 years old. Update it if necessary.