[ltp] Trying to set up TP560 for debian - SODIMM problem

[Norman Levin]

I have a 385ED that I ordered from IBM witnh 90M memory.
a: It never passed the bios memory test
b: I never had a problem related to memory
c: the bios never reported more than 64M memory - but that is a known
   bios limitation on models of this vintage.  Im surprised that the 365
   would actually report more memory.
norm

Kirk Turner-Rustin wrote:
>> FWIW, when upgrading the RAM on my TP365X (RedHat Linux 6.1) to 72MB,
>> the new memory (64MB SO DIMM) went unrecognized until I booted with a
>> fully charged battery _and_ the power supply plugged in. (I reseated
>> the chip three or so times before trying this, so the reseating may
>> have made a difference too.)
>> 
>> On Thursday 05 September 2002 10:16 pm,
>> linux_thinkpad@lkv.mailshell.com wrote:
>>> My TP560 (2640-10U) has been sitting idle for a while until I got
>>> my 64MB SODIMM today.  I plug it in and fire up the laptop, but it
>>> recognizes only 40MB total (8 + 32).  I updated the BIOS to v1.20
>>> and I believe I followed the instructions (including clicking on
>>> "Initialize"), but the laptop still maxes out at 40MB.
>>> 
>>> I checked the 64MB and I'm led to believe it should work.  Well, it
>>> does say "8Mx64" on a sticker and there are 4 IC's on one side for
>>> non-parity. 
>>> 
>>> Is there anything else I should do?  I really want to run a desktop
>>> environment on the 560, and debian (woody) recommends 64MB minimum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
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>> Kirk Turner-Rustin
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