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Maybe an easy memory question?

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eetrapnoel

Technical User
Oct 23, 2001
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OK,
I have a compaq s6000nx.
- 2 memory slots
- up to 2 gig memory capacity
- original memory (in 1 slot)
256MB ddr-sdram 184 pin PC-2700


here is the link for computer specs.........

here is the link of what I bought...........

It didnt work. Why?? I got a "lsass.exe" error saying "endpoint format is invalid"
Thanks for any help in this matter.
 
What didn't work?

Was OS preinstalled?

What OS?

Where/when do you get this error?

rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
 
Thanks for the reply!
Yes, OS pre installed,WinXP sp2. Used this computer for about 2 years.

I get this error on boot. It starts up normally, goes through bios screen, then to winXP screen with the meter thing going left to right. Then the meter thing stops and starts about 3 times with the hard drive clacking away, then the error message, then it reboots and goes through the whole cycle again.
The strange thing about it is when I go to setup and look at the ram (1gb) installed, it says there is 32mb in it.
Also, when my old ram and the new ram are installed together the computer will not even boot up.
 
My opinion is that you should contact HP. While the link you give says that the motherboard supports 2GB of memory, it also states:

"Maximum memory is 2GB without ECC (the PC manufacturer's recommended maximum memory may differ)"

When I plugged your machine model number into HP, I got this page:


which states:

Component Attributes
Memory Installed 256 MB (1 x 256)
Maximum allowed 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) requires the removal of the installed 256 MB DIMM
Speed supported PC2700 MB/sec (messages at PC2100)
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Two


Seems to me that HP may have limited how much memory can be addressed in the PC which is 512MB per slot.

Mike, The IT Guy. [morning]

Life is too short to drink warm beer....
 
Thanks guys!
Thats all I needed. I searched HP and couldnt find the info on the link that you posted. I knew I would get the help I needed here.
Thanks a million, really.

 
By the way, warm beer isnt bad if its all you got!

Thanks again!
 
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