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Most desktop CPU's of that age only came with 256/512kb of L2 cache. So 2x less would be 128/256 kilobytes for ram. Not going to work seeing how 2003 minimum is 128 megabytes (which is nuts in itself).
That is precisely my experience w/ my chip which has L2=512.
Although the system BIOS will recognize 512 MB of RAM it will run much better (faster) w/ 256 MB and NO stability issues. I was expecting big things with the second 256 MB. Alas, no joy.
By the way 384MB performance is good too. I just used the 128 MB stick in another box or I would have reinstalled it w/ the 256.
All memory is matched for CAS (2) and Manufacturer.
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Check the amount of L2 cache on your CPU. If you install more RAM than the CPU cache you will get unstable results from a shortage of addresses.
I read recently here that the L2 cache should ideally be 2x the installed RAM.
For me limiting the amount of RAM thusly resulted in a smart increase in performance and stability.
Also, RAM performance for the whole amount will be whatever the slowest CAS is with mixed RAM. (From Crucial.)
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Generic 98 USB driver for memory sticks on 98se WORKS
in Windows 9x/ME
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I too am able to get the WTGenusb driver to work w/ my Kingston Data Traveler 2 GB stick & W98se on an ASUS P5s-B.
It sure does load up the processer tho.
Response w/ a couple of browser windows open is not so great.
Other than that the stick works.
Brodick