More than likely it is a memory problem, 16MB of RAM makes windows run like
a dog. The machine is probably doing memory swap causing the MP3 player to
'pause'. Since it is a Pentium Class machine you have to 'pair' the memory.
I would suggest at least 2 - 16MB sticks as a MINIMIUM and would look for
2 - 32MB or 2 - 64MB. Yes 72 pin EDO will work if just plan old 72 pin
can't befound ... but I don't know the specs of your AST, so I can say for
sure. I work with many labs of old 'Pentium class machines' P75/P100 that
we have upgraded memory and HD in that does fine 'browsing',
word-processing, and doing general stuff with ...
BTW, Would you happen to have McAfee running??
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 2:33 AM
Subject: DML: Who on the list knows old computers? MP3s won`t play back
right.?
> Yeah,I know it`s off-topic,but I had to cast my line
> out in deep waters,here.Need maximum amount of help.I
> have an old AST desktop (133mhz processor,16MB ram).I
> have an 850 MB "c" drive and 1 gig "d" drive in
> it,with a 56k modem.The computer does OK,but MP3 files
> will not play continuously,they keep stopping every
> other second or so.They download fine,but keep hanging
> up when I play them.(I do have a 16 bit sound
> card,also.) Another thing,whenever I play an MP3
> file,any commands take FOREVER to respond,and usually
> won`t until the song is over.On the assumption that it
> is a memory problem,I checked on the manufacturer`s
> website.My computer takes 72-pin non-parity fast page
> mode DRAM simms (2mx32-70ns).I`m guessing it uses two
> 8MB boards.I had the cover off the thing,but I can`t
> remember if there were two or three unused simm
> slots.I have studied all the memory types on every web
> page I can find.I know they make a 72-pin EDO ram
> module,would that replace the DRAM modules in mine,or
> are they even compatible with my machine? Where can I
> find some extra memory boards for this? All I am
> wanting to do with it is download MP3s onto my hard
> drives,then connect my CD recorder to the analog
> outputs of the computer,and make me something to
> listen to in the DAK. BTW,yes,I know a new computer
> would help,but I can`t afford the new Dell that I want
> right now! Gotta wait a couple months at least.
> Thanks.Steve P.
>
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