[aclug-L] Re: Cyrix M2

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PC100 or PC133 RAM should work, too.  The trick is to make sure it's of the
right chip configuration for the motherboard to recognize it.



On Thu, Jan 17, 2002 at 09:55:23PM -0600, Anne McCadden wrote:
> 
> Cyrix CPU chips were made by IBM and yes they are phased out, they had a
> high failure rate and it sounds like your CPU is one of the longer
> living chips that are still out there.  You might be able to replace the
> CPU with an AMD socket 7, the mobo documentation should let you know. 
> As far as the memory, you may need to get PC66 DIMMS, if your mobo
> doesn't recognize the full memory size.  They can be ordered off the
> internet or from the National Computer store.  If you buy them from the
> store, we install the memory for free.  If the memory doesn't work with
> your computer then there isn't a charge.  We also test memory for free. 
> Sometimes we have the PC66 DIMMS in stock and sometimes not.  You can
> also check with the Outlet store to see what they have, they are open
> from Tues-Thurs 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
> 
> I hope that this helps you and good luck upgrading.  Anne
> 
> Chris Miller wrote:
> > 
> > In 1999 I purchased a computer that was originally from
> > www.cpumicromart.com. I now want to upgrade the memory. The computer is
> > a Cyrix M2 with a 250 megahertz processor, 5.1 Hard drive, 4mb video,
> > MultiMedia 36x, Windows 98, p/n A810225, Cyrix333, 32sdram, 7333C/5
> > The main circuit board is Bios: American Megatrends 062600 07/15/95
> > 
> > The problem I am having is that I am trying to replace the old 32mb
> > memory with New 64mb Memory modules in it and the computer is only
> > reading 32mb. Even with 2 64mb memory modules plugged in, it still only
> > reads 32mb. I have tried several things and I know I have the correct
> > type of memory. Do you have any technical info for this computer for
> > configuring the memory? Like jumper settings, programing or any info
> > that would help. Cyrix is a brand that apparently has gone out of
> > business. Maybe you know someone with technical info for this type of
> > computer.
> > 
> > Thank You
> > Chris Miller
> > 
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