RAM
Author: Greg Monkiewicz
e-mail: gmonkiewicz@gmail.com
Version: 0.10
Last updated on: April 18, 2005


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Contents:
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1. Frequently asked questions
2. Credits
3. Legal
4. Contact Information

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Frequently asked questions:
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Question: What is RAM?
Answer: RAM's long name is Random Access Memory. When a program is started or 
run it is loaded into RAM to be run since that is the fastest method of 
accessing the memory. If a user runs out of ram Windows then uses the Hard 
Drive to load the programs to which slows down the users rig by alot. RAM is 
the part of the computer that processes information. 

Question: How do I add RAM to my computer?
Answer: Inside your computer there is more than one slot that contain memory 
modules. Most computers ship with only one slot which is filled. To add RAM to 
your computer you must find out what kind of RAM your computer uses. The 
motherboard manual that comes with your computer should have the details on 
what kind of RAM you shall be needing. You will also be informed on how much 
RAM each slot can hold and how many slots your computer has. When you finally 
buy the extra RAM modules you will simply have to snap them in.

Q. How can I determine how much RAM I currently have?
Answer: In Windows, you will have to simply click your START button and click 
Control Panel. Click the System icon and look at the information which is 
listed in the General tab. The amount of RAM in your system will be displayed 
in megabytes.

Q. How do I tell my system I have added memory?
A. Once the RAM is installed your Windows OS will automatically detect the new 
memory and begin using it.

Q. What is the best and easiest way raise my system's speed?
Answer: Adding RAM is the easiest and most cost effective way to boost your 
computer's performance.

Q. What kind of RAM do I need?
Answer:There are many types of RAM: EDO, FPM, SDRAM SODIMM, RAMBUS, DDR, DDR2 
and a few more. Your motherboard manual as said earlier should clearly 
identify the kind of RAM that your computer can handle. 

Q. How much RAM can I put in my computer?
Answer: Every computer has a different maximum amount of RAM that can be 
installed. Each motherboard has different a maximum of RAM that it can handle. 
To find out how much ram your motherboard can handle you can simply browse 
thru your motherboard manual that came with your computer to find out how much 
RAM you can buy to add into your current rig. 

- Maximum Memory - This is maximum amount of memory that can be possibly 
allocated in your system
- Standard Memory - This is the amount of memory that arrived with your 
originalsystem configuration when you bought it
- Slots - This is the number of "holes"/slots that your motherboard has to be 
filled with RAM

Question: Can I mix and match PC100 and PC133 SDRAM in my system?
Answer: Yes it is possible for you to mix PC100 and PC133 RAM but sadly your 
rig will only be able to run as fast as the slowest module can go which means 
that you will not be able to take advantage of your PC133 SDRAM module. 

Question: How do I identify RAM chips by sight?
Answer: When you take out a RAM chip you can quickly notice that they either 
have one or two notches underneath. If there is one notch it means that it is 
DDR RAM and if there are two notches it will mean that your module is SDR.

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Credits:
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I would like to thank IGN for hosting this guide for me as well.
I would like to thank all of the great companies who make RAM at faster speeds 
and with harder timmings all of the time to make sure that the users will have 
the top of the line equipment all of the time.

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Legal:
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  This FAQ is �2005 Greg Monkiewicz. You can not take this Faq and sell it, 
put it on your website, or change it without my permission. You may, however, 
print this guide for your own, personal use.

The only site aloud to have this Faq on their site is:

http://faqs.ign.com

If you see this guide on anyone's site (beside the above), please email me 
about it.

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Contact information:
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  Do not email me asking to work with me on this FAQ because I prefer to work 
alone. You may email me if you have information to give to me or if I have 
false information. I may also accept emails telling me about spelling errors 
but note that you will not be credited by that. You can send me an email at 
gmonkiewicz@gmail.com. It may take a couple of days before you are replied, 
and you may not even get a reply.

  If you have any questions, you can email me but note that if the question or 
information you are looking for is in this FAQ, you will not get a reply.

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Submitted by stupid__child - Created 4/19/05
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