320MB RAM detected by Win98SE as 288MB ????
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:10 pm
Hello:
Since my 320MB RAM is only being detected as 288MB (under Win98SE) . . . I have been advised to UPGRADE BIOS.
At "ENPC Technology Corporation BIOS UPDATE" page . . .
http://support.enlightcorp.com.tw/enpcbios.htm
it shows
EP-KL21 v1.3:
v1.1 = Update Micro Code to A1 step
v1.2 = Update BIOS Title
v1.3 = Support Celeron 300A
v1.3A = Add USB Enable/Disable function
QUESTIONS:
1) Is v1.1 the correct Data File to use for my BIOS FLASH ?
2) Do I then go to v1.2 on the "next" FLASH, then v1.3, then v1.3A ?
3) Or do I just use the LAST file "v1.3A" - does it contain all previous versions 1.1 through 1.3 ?
Please advise me as to the correct DATA FILE to use for my system and the correct procedure for FLASHING my BIOS.
THANK YOU for any help or guidance to the right website pertaining to this information.
MY BIOS INFORMATION:
MOTHERBOARD = Enpc (Enlightcorp) EP-KL21 v1.3 (4-PCI 3-ISA 1-AGP) 12/1997
BIOS MFG. = Award Modular v4.51PG
BIOS ID = 02/20/98-i440LX-SMC67X-2A69JECBC-00
BIOS DATE = 02/20/98
BIOS ROM = EP-KL21 Version 1.0C 02/28/1998
BIOS ROM SIZE = 128 KB
CHIPSET = Intel 440EX/LX Rev. 3
Super I/O CHIP = SMC 67x Rev. 1 found at Port 3F0h
PROCESSOR = Intel Pentium II, MMX, 300 MHz (w/Cooling Fan)
BIOS WIZARD 2.10 - TEST REPORT:
1) ENHANCED HARD DISK DRIVE TEST = Failed Test (unsupported)
2) SMBIOS (DMI) TEST = Failed Test (current version 2.0)
3) ACPI TEST = Failed Test (ACPI not found)
MY MACHINE:
This computer was custom-built on May 12, 1998:
OPERATING SYSTEM = Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 4.10.2222 A
WINDOWS UPDATES INSTALLED = All "Critical Updates and Service Packs"
FRONT BUS SPEED = 66 MHz
POWER SUPPLY = ATX-725b (250 Watt) 3.3V (Deep Electronic Co.)
RAM = 320 MB
RAM TYPE = SDRAM DIMM; 168-pin
RAM detected by DOS POST = 320 MB
RAM detected by Windows 98se = 288 MB
RAM (not) detected by Windows 98se = 32 MB (on Micron 64MB Module)
FREE RAM MEMORY = 220 MB (with all running programs CLOSED)
MEMORY MODULES:
A0 = PNY 128MB 8x(8Mx16) SDRAM PC100-322-622 (CL3 upto 100MHz) (CL2 upto 83MHz)
A1 = Micron 64MB 8LSDT864AG-10CB4 01037183 8x(8Mx8) SDRAM PC100-322-622 (CL3 upto 125MHz)
A2 = SpecTek 128MB 8x(16Mx8) SDRAM PC133-333-542 (CL3 upto 133MHz) (CL2 upto 83MHz)
A3 = EMPTY (NOTE: Diagnostic Programs detect a SLOT 4 - but only 3 SLOTS on Motherboard)
FLOPPY DRIVE = Samsung 3.5" (1.44 MB/2.88 MB) Internal; A:
HARD DRIVE = Quantum Bigfoot TX; 12GB; UDMA/33; DMA=on; Internal; 4000 RPM; MASTER; C: D:
CD-RW DRIVE = Yamaha CRW3200EZ (40X); E-IDE (ATAPI); Internal; DMA=on; MASTER; E:
CDROM DRIVE = Hitachi CDR-8330 (24X); Internal; PIO4=on; SLAVE; F:
PRIMARY IDE CABLE = Quantum HARD DISK Drive (MASTER)
SECONDARY IDE CABLE = Yamaha CD-RW Drive (MASTER); Hitachi CDROM Drive (SLAVE)
MONITOR = Dell D1728D-LS (VS17X Driver) 17" Color Monitor (3/1997)
VIDEO CARD = ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X; 4MB(28MB AGP) SGRAM; AGP slot; TURBO
RESOLUTION = 800x600xHighColor 16-bit
MODEM = Pragmatic H56RSP-F0; Internal; (Rockwell ACF 56K-Flex BPS PnP Data/Fax/Voice)
PRINTER = Canon BJC-2110 Color Inkjet
SOUND CARD = DCS S727 PCI (Ensoniq clone); Creative Labs SB AudioPCI 64V Driver
SCANNER = Umax Astra 1200S Flat-Bed
SCANNER SOFTWARE = VistaScan v1.08
SCSI INTERFACE CARD = Domex DMX3181LE (DTC436E) UDS-IS11 PC/ISA
MOUSE = Standard PS/2 Port (Microsoft PS/2 IntelliMouse Trackball)
KEYBOARD = Hewlett-Packard SK-2501K (w/13 Hotkeys)
JOYSTICK = Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro
DIRECTX = 8.1-b (4.08.01.0901)
BROWSER = Aol 9.0 Revision 4148.920; AOL Email; Dial-Up 56K Modem Connection
BROWSER = Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (SP1); 128-bit Strength
Since my 320MB RAM is only being detected as 288MB (under Win98SE) . . . I have been advised to UPGRADE BIOS.
At "ENPC Technology Corporation BIOS UPDATE" page . . .
http://support.enlightcorp.com.tw/enpcbios.htm
it shows
EP-KL21 v1.3:
v1.1 = Update Micro Code to A1 step
v1.2 = Update BIOS Title
v1.3 = Support Celeron 300A
v1.3A = Add USB Enable/Disable function
QUESTIONS:
1) Is v1.1 the correct Data File to use for my BIOS FLASH ?
2) Do I then go to v1.2 on the "next" FLASH, then v1.3, then v1.3A ?
3) Or do I just use the LAST file "v1.3A" - does it contain all previous versions 1.1 through 1.3 ?
Please advise me as to the correct DATA FILE to use for my system and the correct procedure for FLASHING my BIOS.
THANK YOU for any help or guidance to the right website pertaining to this information.
MY BIOS INFORMATION:
MOTHERBOARD = Enpc (Enlightcorp) EP-KL21 v1.3 (4-PCI 3-ISA 1-AGP) 12/1997
BIOS MFG. = Award Modular v4.51PG
BIOS ID = 02/20/98-i440LX-SMC67X-2A69JECBC-00
BIOS DATE = 02/20/98
BIOS ROM = EP-KL21 Version 1.0C 02/28/1998
BIOS ROM SIZE = 128 KB
CHIPSET = Intel 440EX/LX Rev. 3
Super I/O CHIP = SMC 67x Rev. 1 found at Port 3F0h
PROCESSOR = Intel Pentium II, MMX, 300 MHz (w/Cooling Fan)
BIOS WIZARD 2.10 - TEST REPORT:
1) ENHANCED HARD DISK DRIVE TEST = Failed Test (unsupported)
2) SMBIOS (DMI) TEST = Failed Test (current version 2.0)
3) ACPI TEST = Failed Test (ACPI not found)
MY MACHINE:
This computer was custom-built on May 12, 1998:
OPERATING SYSTEM = Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 4.10.2222 A
WINDOWS UPDATES INSTALLED = All "Critical Updates and Service Packs"
FRONT BUS SPEED = 66 MHz
POWER SUPPLY = ATX-725b (250 Watt) 3.3V (Deep Electronic Co.)
RAM = 320 MB
RAM TYPE = SDRAM DIMM; 168-pin
RAM detected by DOS POST = 320 MB
RAM detected by Windows 98se = 288 MB
RAM (not) detected by Windows 98se = 32 MB (on Micron 64MB Module)
FREE RAM MEMORY = 220 MB (with all running programs CLOSED)
MEMORY MODULES:
A0 = PNY 128MB 8x(8Mx16) SDRAM PC100-322-622 (CL3 upto 100MHz) (CL2 upto 83MHz)
A1 = Micron 64MB 8LSDT864AG-10CB4 01037183 8x(8Mx8) SDRAM PC100-322-622 (CL3 upto 125MHz)
A2 = SpecTek 128MB 8x(16Mx8) SDRAM PC133-333-542 (CL3 upto 133MHz) (CL2 upto 83MHz)
A3 = EMPTY (NOTE: Diagnostic Programs detect a SLOT 4 - but only 3 SLOTS on Motherboard)
FLOPPY DRIVE = Samsung 3.5" (1.44 MB/2.88 MB) Internal; A:
HARD DRIVE = Quantum Bigfoot TX; 12GB; UDMA/33; DMA=on; Internal; 4000 RPM; MASTER; C: D:
CD-RW DRIVE = Yamaha CRW3200EZ (40X); E-IDE (ATAPI); Internal; DMA=on; MASTER; E:
CDROM DRIVE = Hitachi CDR-8330 (24X); Internal; PIO4=on; SLAVE; F:
PRIMARY IDE CABLE = Quantum HARD DISK Drive (MASTER)
SECONDARY IDE CABLE = Yamaha CD-RW Drive (MASTER); Hitachi CDROM Drive (SLAVE)
MONITOR = Dell D1728D-LS (VS17X Driver) 17" Color Monitor (3/1997)
VIDEO CARD = ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X; 4MB(28MB AGP) SGRAM; AGP slot; TURBO
RESOLUTION = 800x600xHighColor 16-bit
MODEM = Pragmatic H56RSP-F0; Internal; (Rockwell ACF 56K-Flex BPS PnP Data/Fax/Voice)
PRINTER = Canon BJC-2110 Color Inkjet
SOUND CARD = DCS S727 PCI (Ensoniq clone); Creative Labs SB AudioPCI 64V Driver
SCANNER = Umax Astra 1200S Flat-Bed
SCANNER SOFTWARE = VistaScan v1.08
SCSI INTERFACE CARD = Domex DMX3181LE (DTC436E) UDS-IS11 PC/ISA
MOUSE = Standard PS/2 Port (Microsoft PS/2 IntelliMouse Trackball)
KEYBOARD = Hewlett-Packard SK-2501K (w/13 Hotkeys)
JOYSTICK = Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro
DIRECTX = 8.1-b (4.08.01.0901)
BROWSER = Aol 9.0 Revision 4148.920; AOL Email; Dial-Up 56K Modem Connection
BROWSER = Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (SP1); 128-bit Strength