For me, the Gateway didn't start this error until we tried the max memory upgrade (to 2 gb) that crucial.com recommended. With both sticks in, we got the error. With one stick in, and one stick of the factory 256 memory, we got the error. We put back both sticks of factory 256, and no error.

I think I'll try Nar's fix to change the memory usage with the factory memory installed, then switch to the new 1 gb sticks, unless anyone thinks that would prove to be a problem.

I'll let you all know how that turns out unless someone talks me out of trying it.

 

adambeazley - you are a star! I hit the same problem (after much tinkering as part of speeding up XP - classes.cnet.com) so re-booted (safe mode w/networking) and found your post. I followed your instructions and everything worked as before. Thanks for the tip.