Hello, I was looking to upgrade the ram in my old dell 5150. The specs say you can use a Max of 4 1 gig sticks yet these specs where released prior to windows 7 ultimate which uses far more ram. What are my chances of trying to install 4- 2 gig sticks or better yet 4 - 4 gig sticks? Will the computer recognize the additional ram over the 4 gig Max it suggested? Will the computer simply not run or will I blow something trying this?

specs on that board from Intel is 2 gig max. when you install the 2 gig alone does it show you 2 gig in windows or only 1?......with a 2 gig max I would think that would max each slot at 1 gig...

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15112/eng/D102GGC2_TechProdSpec.pdf

what is the frequency of the old and new one??

optimum performance is reached only if the frequencies match

the specs i read says 8 gig is the max. here is what it says for RAM
RAM

• Installed Size 4.0 GB / 8.0 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

check to make sure you have added the right type of memory. also look at your user manual. it should tell you where and how to place the added sticks. sometimes they have to be added in pairs or have to be in specific slots. also if you dont have the manual it is on the gateway site. you should type in your model and serial number and get all the info you need.

http://tinyurl.com/2lz476

Here is the service manual for it. The picture shows 2 spots under the cover for ram modules. Does yours differ?

This is an oldtime POST code memory error. Likely that ram is either installed wrong, bad RAM or the mobo doesn't like one of the memory sticks.

See http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm.

You must count the beeps.

Max speed supported for your mobo is: DDR2-533
You will have to buy (4) 1gb sticks (2gb sticks not supported)
To use all four gigs of ram you need a 64 bit os.32 bit only supports 3gb of ram. Hope this helps!
Here is the specs :

ASUS A8M2N-LA (NODUS-GL8E) (DDR2-533MHz) Memory Maximum Memory 4GB Memory Slots 4 (4 banks of 1) non-removable base memory 0MB Machine name: ASUS A8M2N-LA (Nodus-GL8E) Motherboard
CPU options: Supports AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2 and Sempron processors.
Chipset: Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE Chipset
HD Bus:
Front Side Bus options:
Memory Speed options: PC2-4200 DDR2-533 240pin SDRAM DIMM
Special notes:
- Motherboard manufacturer's name: ASUS A8M2N-LA
- HP/Compaq name: Nodus-GL8E


NOTE: *Actual available memory may be less w/o 64 bit os

The memory appears to be the right kind.

Try installing just one 1GB module, and run the diagnostics (press F12 at boot time and select diagnostics).

Good luck!

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_spec.aspx?ID=en-us0000166

That page has all the specs.
It says that you can use Dual Channel 400 / 333MHz DDR x2 DIMMs, Max 2GB

That can be bought at bestbuy for under 45 bux!

Kingston Technology Kingston ValueRAM - Memory - 1 GB - DIMM 184-pin - DDR - 333 MHz / PC2700 - 2.5 V KVR333/1GR $44.99
http://bestbuy.upgradebase.com/

1 gig is the max. Get two sticks of 512mb kingston. If you go to kingston.com you will see ways on how to find the optimized RAM for your computer. If i am correct here are the specs for the ram that you need. 512MB-DDR333 PC2700, 184p DIMM, 2.5v, Sync, CL=2.5

MAYBE YOUR COMPUTER ISNT CAPABLE OF HANDLING MORE THAN 1 GB ram UPGRAPE LOOK AT THE SPECS ON THIS MODEL TO SEE WHAT MAX MEMORY IT WILL SUPPORT.