Dell Dimension 8200 RDRAM [Quick Help Please]

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Hey,

I just bought some more RD RAM for my Dell Dimension 8200,

It currently has
2x 128 Samsung 800 - 40 (On RAM Label) Currently in RIMM slot 3 & 4

So I bought this this pair today
2x 128 Samsung 800 - 45 (On RAM Label)

So when I stick the new RAM in the spair slots, it loads up and says

Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06

Unsupported Memory was detected in slots:

RIMM 1
RIMM 2

Please replace with RD RAM PC 800 - 40ns or faster.
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New RAM was placed in the spare slots RIMM 1 and RIMM 2

I have also tried sticking the RAM in these slots:

RIMM 1 128 Samsung 800 - 45
RIMM 2 128 Samsung 800 - 45
RIMM 3 128 Samsung 800 - 40
RIMM 4 128 Samsung 800 - 40

Then

RIMM 1 128 Samsung 800 - 40
RIMM 2 128 Samsung 800 - 40
RIMM 3 128 Samsung 800 - 45
RIMM 4 128 Samsung 800 - 45

Still got the same error as above.

Lots of places sell 800 - 45 RAM for Dell 8200 computers, why doesnt it work?

Thanks,
 
BIOS update?
Could also be faulty mem, pity you have no way to test as the machine won't even recognise.
A CMOS reset might also do something.
Oh, have you tried with the new mem on its own- Might be objecting to mixing types?

-Leezer-
 
If I sell the

128 Samsung 800 - 45
128 Samsung 800 - 45

and keep the

128 Samsung 800 - 40
128 Samsung 800 - 40

And then buy some more

128 Samsung 800 - 40
128 Samsung 800 - 40

It should work?
 
I would presume so.
Have you tried the new stuff on its own?
I really do think its objecting to having different types of memory present.

-Leezer-
 
The BIOS says you need 40ns RAM as a minimum, you're new stuff is 45ns so it's too slow. Unless a BIOS update fixes it, you'll need to get 40ns RAM or less by the looks of things.

Jokester
 
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