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72 pin SIMM - mobo can only see half of each SIMM piece

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I am using this "G486VPA" mobo -

http://stason.org/TULARC/pc/motherboards/D/DI … EV-0-REV-A.html

Looking at the SIMM CONFIGURATION table on this webpage, I see this row -

16MB (1) 2M x 36 -- (1) 2M x 36 -- None -- None

I am using 2 SIMMs, both are labelled 8MB: 2M x 36 P, and both are double-sided. When I look at the BIOS POST screen, it counts the available memory and only reports 8MB, not the expected 16MB.

Any ideas please people?

Reply 2 of 4, by Amigaz

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Kippesoep wrote:

Not all motherboards support double-sided SIMMs. In your case, I'd say it doesn't.

Yep, can confirm that.
"been there, dine that" 😉

My retro computer stuff: https://lychee.jjserver.net/#16136303902327

Reply 4 of 4, by Amigaz

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archsan wrote:

Wanted (FOUND!): Creative Game Blaster card

When will the review comes out, Amigaz? 😉 and the success story...? 😁

When I've recieved it I'm going to review it and show off the 386 PC it will be used it...it will be the utimate 386 PC..trust me 😉

My retro computer stuff: https://lychee.jjserver.net/#16136303902327

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