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    Asus u31 Memory Specs

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by 0cz, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. 0cz

    0cz Newbie

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    Hello fellows. Used to be a frequent poster on this board but that was years ago.

    I have a question about the memory used for the Asus u31. The laptop comes with 4GB of DDR3 PC 10600 1333MHZ memory. It normally runs at 1066MHZ but with the overclocking feature ( 2.53GHZ i3 to 2.9GHZ i3 ) I see the RAM jump up to 1333MHZ in performance mode.

    I bought 8GB of G-skill DDR3 PC 10666 1333MHZ memory and after the installation the computer would no longer POST. I knew I needed to reset the CMOS but doing so myself would have voided my warranty. So I send the laptop and RAM back to newegg for an RMA.

    My question is: Does anyone know if -

    Newegg.com - G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSQ

    will work with the Asus u31jg? Newegg.com - ASUS U31 Series U31JG-A1 NoteBook Intel Core i3 380M(2.53GHz) 13.3" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 500GB HDD 5400rpm NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M + Intel HD

    Do I have to have PC10600 for this laptop? Some specs list DDR1066 as the maximum speed of the RAM for the u31 and other places ( including Asus and Newegg ) list it as DDR3 1333MHZ ram. Do you think I just got a bad batch of memory from G-Skill?

    Any elaboration will be useful. u31 discussion is almost non-existent on the web right now.

    Also as you can see; the discussion on the RAM itself is just 150 reviews of whether or not it works with the failbook pro.
     
    0cz, Apr 2, 2011
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  2. BlueBomberTurbo

    BlueBomberTurbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got the U41JF and just installed the same RAM. It actually continually reboots the machine for about 3-4 times before it works. Did the same thing when I updated the BIOS, so I guess that's just how the BIOS detects things. If you're just waiting for 1 boot, then just let it sit for a minute or so.

    Interesting thing is, it disables the DVD drive for some reason. No power at all. I don't really use DVDs at all, but it would be nice to have a fully functioning laptop just the same. Not sure if I want to try a different brand of RAM or keep what I have.
     
    BlueBomberTurbo, Apr 2, 2011
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