[Pc_Support] Adaptec 2100-S (was: Re: ATT: Bryan Smith - Ram compatibility with i440BXinToshibaSatellite 4090XCDT)

[Jason Boxman]

On Thursday 04 August 2005 09:49, Bryan J. Smith wrote:
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> Intel might have rev'd the chipset so it supported higher memory
> capacities.  From the looks of it, it looks like a 32Mx16, but I could
> be wrong.

Speaking of other fun chipset compatibilities, I actually bought a 128MB SIMM 
module that claimed identical specs to a supported 128MB SIMM for an old 
Adaptec 2100-S, but no joy.  The card reported a LED code that wasn't listed 
in the error manual.  The original 32MB SIMM works fine.  The recommended 
SIMM was some OEM'd module that I couldn't find anymore.  I guess the specs 
were the same, but the IC configuration was still different enough that the 
2100-S wouldn't play nice.

(Needless to say, we are finally getting a new server with an Escalade 9000 
series card and 7 74GB WD Raptors.)