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You need DIMMs with 16 chips, 8 on each side if you want to use 256MB DIMMs. The chipset does not support high-density chips which is what is on most 256MB modules. They have only 8 chips...
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evasive, thank's a lot my friend, that was correct. I've tested it and it worked fine.
A DIMM of 512 is out of question, right?
The max of each slot is 256MB, isn't it?
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Yep, 256MB is the absolute maximum. Thanks for the feedback and happy computing!
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The Socket 370 design used a CPU with "extra" pins that were dedicated to setting the FSB speed, core voltages and multiplier ratio. Some board designs were totally "jumper-less", others had specific jumpers to set a range of speeds. Depends on the year of issue. Some designs had a jumper block that covered up to six pairs of pins.. setting auto configuration.
Since your board has a 133 MHz FSB base, likely those processor types noted will work fine. But ensure the memory used is rated at the FSB speed! Having the mobo manual would reveal what processor/memory types are compatible, as well as speed ranges.
Memory modules have a keying slot (or two) to ensure they are used only in the intended slot for the system design. The older motherboard designs can only recognize single-density memory modules.
Ensure your PSU has enough reserve to power those CPU types. Minimal 400 watts or higher. And that the heat sink is sufficient to keep them within safe temperature ranges.
There were different design models for the Pentium III processor. Most common was the "flip-chip", "Coppermine" and "Tualatin" versions. This WIKI link about the Pentium III may be of interest.
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I followed your advice, and read the WIKI...damn...i was much more in doubt after, because this motherboard says "socket 370 (intel coppermineTM) Processors", and you wrote "those processor types noted will work fine". The 1.4 processor is Tualatin....
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Karlsweldt
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Sorry if I misled.. having a bad cold fouls one's thoughts!
The Tualatin CPU indeed works with only specific motherboard types. But the lesser models should work properly. There is a stepping code on IntelŽ processors.. a true identity link to the type and use parameters.
While the Socket 370 design is considered "obsolete" and no longer supported, their useful life is not yet over. Somewhere in my archives, I have the list of all Pentium II and Pentium III stepping codes and model specs.
Most Pentium III types operated up to 600 Mhz.. some up to 1.1 Ghz, and were compatible with most Socket 370 designs.
Here are some links to the Intel processor types..
http://ark.intel.com/products/family/590/Intel-Pentium-III-Processor
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/pentiumiii/sb/CS-023730.htm
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the Socket 370 were produced in three differente packages PPGA, FCPGA and FCPGAII, only the last one supports the Tualatin family of CPU´s
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