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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Late October 2008 Model, 3 loud beeps, front LED Flashing.
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 833028" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>OK, most memory modules don't have any kind of configurable firmware where you can change the speed. Perhaps the program you're referring to makes changes to the BIOS in a PC. Either way, in many cases, one can use a module clocked for a higher speed with certain motherboards that run at a lower speed. In the case of Apple hardware, which has very specific requirements, you can not.</p><p></p><p>My recommendation to you would be to reinstall your original memory and test, or order the correct modules from a company like Crucial or OWC and go from there.</p><p></p><p>Chances are using the incorrect modules did no permanent damage, or caused problems with the PRAM, which can be reset once the correct modules are installed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 833028, member: 24098"] OK, most memory modules don't have any kind of configurable firmware where you can change the speed. Perhaps the program you're referring to makes changes to the BIOS in a PC. Either way, in many cases, one can use a module clocked for a higher speed with certain motherboards that run at a lower speed. In the case of Apple hardware, which has very specific requirements, you can not. My recommendation to you would be to reinstall your original memory and test, or order the correct modules from a company like Crucial or OWC and go from there. Chances are using the incorrect modules did no permanent damage, or caused problems with the PRAM, which can be reset once the correct modules are installed. [/QUOTE]
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Apple Computing Products:
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Late October 2008 Model, 3 loud beeps, front LED Flashing.
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