256M SDRAM????

Is your memory not fully recognized? (Intel VX chipset Memory recognition)
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Rick James
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I am trying to upgrade to more memory--I have installed a 256M sdram along with the original 128M sdram and my system only sees the 256M--I thought maybe I had a compatibility issue so I got another identical 256M sdram and installed it along with the first 256M for a total of 512M and it still only sees 256M--swapped slots and no difference--could my BIOS be causing this problem??If so where do I get a Flash Update from--I can't find anything with this exact number?? Running Win98
Bios=07/28/1999-i440BX-W83977-2A69KTGBC00
thanks, Rick
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How many chips on each side of the 256MB dimms?
Flash your BIOS at your own risk.
Rick James
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There are Eight chips on one side only.
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Intel i440BX chipset limitation
It supports memory up to 128MBit density only means you need a double sided 256MB stick with 16 memory chips
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