EDO memory detected error

Question

When I powered on my CPiR, I got the message 'EDO memory detected in socket 1 near the audio jacks.  Press F1 to shutdown'  I've never opened the memory nor ever had a reason to swap out the memory.  After this message came on, I tried several times to power up, only to get this message again.  I swapped a new memory stick from another CPi and got the same message. (the other laptop doesn't have this problem)  I need the information on my hard drive, but I can't get past this point.  Any ideas? Thanks.

JersWork · Answer

You need to be carefule about which CPi model s you are moving memory from/to. Some of the older CPi models (CPi D for example) do use EDO memory.

Did the memory your CPi R reported as EDO work in the other system? What exact model was the other system (another CPi R)? What happens in your CPi R if you swap the memory in the two banks? Does the error follow the DIMM? If so, it is possible that your DIMM has gone bad...

leduke30 · Answer

Or perhaps the RAM slot itself has gone bad.

jlnpgold · Answer

The other laptop I exchanged memory with is a Latitude CPx.  It has the same memory as my CPi.  The CPx worked when I put the memory in from the CPi.  Vice versa did not work.  I still get the same error.

stonent · Answer

Have you tried swapping the positions of the memory modules? Message Edited by stonent on 10-04-2005 01:55 PM

leduke30 · Answer

As I suggested, it sounds like a bad RAM slot. The CPt/CPx series and the CPir are semi-notorious for developing those hardware problems.

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