tqlla3k Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hi, I recently upgraded my machine because I wanted to step up to Dual Channel. Previously, I had 512MB of the 3200XL 2-2-2-5. So I purchased the exact same stick from Zip zoom fly. Unfortunately the stick is a different rev number. My old stick was 1.0 and the new one is 1.2. I dont see Dual channel running on my PC(Dont know where to look, its not on the initial boot screen) Could the problem be the rev numbers, even though the sticks are the exact same, spec wise? Is there GUI software that could tell me, if my machine is in Dual channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Welcome to the forums, tqlla3k! Dual-channel depends on a lot more than just the memory, but mixing/matching revisions and such isn't reccommended and could be the issue. However, you can run CPU-Z and on the 'Memory' tab it'll tell you if you're running dual channel under the '# Channels' heading. If you list your motherboard model, CPU, etc, we can help with the setup! PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqlla3k Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Thank you for the help, I will see if its running Dual channel tonight I have an AMD 2800XP CPU ECS N2U400A Nforce motherboard(latest Bios/e) Antec 350 truepower Powersupply ATi Radeon 9550 Video card Maxtor 300GB Hard drive WD 250GB hard drive Windows 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Also, you'll need to put the memory modules in slots 1 & 3, not 1 & 2 for dual-channel. PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqlla3k Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 Thank you! according to CPU-z..... I was already running Dual Channel. Hmmm, I thought the Bios boot screen would tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyKid Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 It doesn't always, just depends on the BIOS. PLUR CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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