Re: [PLUG] update strategies/partition issue

Art Alexion <art.alexion@verizon.net> · Sun, 22 Aug 2004 09:32:56 -0400

Paul wrote:
Art Alexion wrote:
I'm starting to think this is the problem, though Compaq and Crucial 
both recommend PC133.
Bad slot maybe?  

Not likely.  I have tried new chip-slot 0/old chip slot 1 -> no boot

New chip slot 0, alone -> no boot

Old chip slot 0/new chip slot 1 -> successful boot without recognizing 
the new chip.
Did Crucial only recommend one type of memory?  

Same as Compaq/HP -- PC133 SDRAM.
Did you try the new memory by itself?  

Yes.  See above.
What is the mobo's maximum memory capacity?  

512
This is a long shot, but have you tried resetting the BIOS to 
fail-safe settings?

A-ha.  Sorta.  Crucial recommended updating the BIOS and directed me to 
Compaq/HP's site to download the ROMpaq.  This machine is a Compaq 
Deskpro EXm C566.  Compaq lists the Deskpro EX and EXS -- no EXm.  The 
BIOS I downloaded was supposed to be for the EX and EXS C566.  I 
downloaded, made the boot/install/flash floppy, booted with it, followed 
the instructions, and... clunk...  refused to flash the BIOS, citing 
incompatibility.  I have sent an email to Compaq tech support with my 
serial number.
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