What kind of problems might occur in an SDRAM-based system that uses non-compliant DIMMs?
The most extreme example of memory failure is when the system hangs while booting the operating system. This can happen when the system is unable to communicate properly with the memory. In less extreme cases, the memory may generate intermittent errors or fail during stress. top of page • I get a repeating-beep error code and my desktop board does not boot or show any video. What does this mean? This beep code may indicate a problem during detection of the DRAM memory device. Check to ensure that system memory is properly installed and that the DIMMs are on the D815EEA2/D815EPEA2 desktop board tested-memory list. See http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ea/ea_mem.htm#3 for a list of vendors who have performed the testing. top of page • Are there specific requirements for using 133 MHz SDRAM memory? Yes. All of the following conditions must be met for the memory to operate at 133 MHz speed: • 133 MHz system bus frequency processor must be used. • All memory must be 133 MHz speed.
