MS-6312 -- Questions on Upgrading RAM

I have motherboard version MS-6312,
It came as part of a Gateway package. They included 128MB of PC133 SDRAM.
I would like to increase the RAM in my system, without changing the motherboard. I need to know the following:
1) The maximum capacity is 512MB on this board, right? I would like to peak it at 512MB or whatever the max is.
2) There are two slots, will it recognize a single 512MB chip, or must I buy two 256MB chips? I'm under the impression that it will not recognize a single unit, and I'll need to buy two of them.
3) Will 64x4 run on this motherboard, or do I need to buy a 32x8 chip?
4) I'm under the impression that this motherboard only supports up to PC100, despite the inclusion of a PC133 chipset on the base product. What is the maximum that is actively supported by this motherboard?
Sorry for the trouble, I wasn't able to find this information on any of the websites. Gateway is full of complete morons as well. They couldn't even tell me if I had pc100 or pc133 installed, let alone come ANYWHERE close to answering these questions. The answers to a few of those questions, could well be the difference between a 50 dollar purchase, and a 250 dollar purchase.
Note: I do not have a manual. I may have lost it, but I'm pretty sure it was just never shipped with the product.
Thanks in advance,
Joseph

I can't find this type of RAM for sale anywhere.
Personally, I hate gateway products. But it's what my g/f has installed, so I'm left without choice.
Gateway = Worst HD's and MB's possible. They might promise a nice processor, some RAM, and maybe even a Vid card, but they slink and slime on everything else.
I've been working with her computer about 2 weeks now and notice the HD is , and the Motherboard is . I can't upgrade anything, because everything is so horrible, and can't help but wonder if this was part of Gateways massive plan to make long term money. The MB they installed was outdated when they installed it (A 512MB capacity MB, that uses 32Xxxx RAM installed in 2002? Pathetic!!)
The bastards designed their system to make more money off tech calls that go, "Well, you want more RAM? First, you need our newest great Motherboard!!!? It's only 30843243 dollars!!"
The gateway techs couldn't even tell me what the speed of RAM installed was. I say, "Listen, it must be there somewhere, I just want to know...I assume that it's PC100 or PC133 RAM, which is it?"
Gateway tech replies, "Uh, you have 128MB!!" and acts proud. Freakin rejects. I'm certified in A+ and CNNA, can't find a damn job anywhere, but these rejects get paid to know nothing.
They read off a database, with no tech knowledge. The lady I talked to sounded like she would have difficulty giving me a callback number, let alone the type of RAM I had installed.
Gateway is such a rip. bastards. Reminds me once again why I have never bought a pre-made computer.

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