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    1215n-pu17 -> Ram Limitations?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by stangn99, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. stangn99

    stangn99 Newbie

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    Hi all,
    I was a non-member and searching these forums for answer to my questions. I haven't been able to get a definite answer.

    What is the maximum amount of ram I can install in a 1215N-PU17?

    I've read it supports the following:

    1. max 4Gb (2x2Gb sticks)
    and
    2. max 8Gb (2x4Gb sticks)

    Anyone know which on is true on this netbook? If it does support more than 4Gb, can I mix a 2Gb with a 4Gb stick?


    Many thanks!
     
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    Yea, I read that too, but still not sure.

    On the Intel Atom specs, it states the maximum memory is 4GB. Does this mean that, even if the motherboard could recognize 6 or 8Gb, the Atom will only actually be able to use 4Gb of it?

    The different between a 2gb stick and a 4gb is like $5. So I figure if my 1215n comes equipped with a 1x2gb stick, then I could add a 4gb stick to get a total of 6Gb.

    Just dont want to end up with a stick of ram I can't return :)
     
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    Yeah it supports up to 8gb, I have tested it and it works and windows will be able to see and use it all as long as you have the latest bios version installed (there was a ram issue with the old bios).
     
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