KT4 Ultra RAM problems and others

Hi,
just bought KT4 Ultra, with 512MB DDR-RAM 266/2100 CL 2,5 and Athlon XP 2100+, BIOS V1.2.
During boot-up the computer tells me, that I've got 1024 MB RAM although I only have 512MB. Linux says the same and RAM Test Software does too !! I can't install RedHat nor Windows XP, they always crash, prbably due to RAM problem.
I've already tried out all 3 memory slots.
Any suggestion what to do ?
Why does the computer not recognize any device on the 3rd IDE port ( neither IBM Deskstar w/ 40GB, LS 120 Drive, CD-ROM Drive). My BIOS doesn't show ANY options for the 3rd IDE port!
TIA
Snowstorm

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Originally posted by maesus
The 3rd IDE port is controlled by the RAID controller. You have to enable onboard RAID, and it only supports HDD, not optical drives.
Is that in the BIOS under: Serial Ata - enabled ? ( I did that !)
Try http://www.memtest86.com
Already did, it always crashes.
Have you tried another RAM?
'Have no other RAM available right now.
And I can't start my computer anymore, since the cpu fan wont work. I plugged the cpu fan into the manboard-fan plug but then the mainboard won't be cooled. That can't work all too long, can it ?
CU
snowstorm

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