Gazelle computer info

[qei]

Anybody know where to get info on a Gazelle computer (Model GZW-200) all I have been able to find out is that the company went out of business in '99. Have computer that I am trying to upgrade and need info about the motherboard--can find absolutely no ID info on the board and I really don't want to have to pull it out of the case to look at the back. I am sure that there is a jumper on board somewhere that enables the DIMM memory but need to know where, what, how, etc. Any ideas would be appreciated. <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

[orange]

Not sure about a jumper to enable DIMM memory...sometimes theres a jumper to change DIMM voltage. However, lots of boards that had SIMM and DIMM sockets would not allow the two to be used together. If your having trouble getting the DIMM to be recognised, remove any SIMM's first. Also, try PC66 (if you can find it) or PC100 memory if PC133 won't show up....i've had a few quirky boards that won't run 100/133...

Sorry, can't offer any info on the manufacturer...site is dead as you say.

[qei]

I took the SIMMs out first--still does not see the DIMM. Found one set of jumpers that says DIMM VCC and has 3.3V and 5.0V but I don't know how to set it. Found the name "Elpina" on the board but am still searching for some info on it. Thanks--please keep all ideas coming.

[qei]

Get this--I pulled mb out to get some form of ID--the only thing I could find on the board anywhere is the name Elpina on the bottom; no FCC #, nothing. I put it all back together and reinstalled the old memory. Now I am getting NO beeps and NO video output at all. I did not change anything on the board just lifted it out and looked at it and then put it all back to it's original config. Needless to say I am extremely frustrated--this started out as a simple memory upgrade and has turned into a nightmare!! Help please!

[sdrawkcab]

For info on Elpina boards look up PC CHips.

www.pcchips.com.tw I think.

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[orange]

Sounds to me like you'd be better off just calling it a day....price a new motherboard and tell the customer that their board died when you put the new memory in it - just one of those things. Tell them you won't charge labour, only parts so they don't feel like your trying to rip them off. Put it down to experience....don't waste any more time on it! Thats my opinion anyway

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[qei]

Finally found info I needed by using the bios string ID tool. I then found the documentation I needed on the board, and the trick was to hold down the "Home" key before turning on the power and then for 5 sec to get the mb to recognize the SDRAM--never would have guessed that one! The video problem turned out to be memory not seated correctly--even though I had re-seated it three times without success after a couple more it finally came up. Thanks for all help and suggestions--this one had a happy ending!