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    V1S: How to install ram

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Starfox, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. Starfox

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    I recently ordered 2x 2GB sticks for my V1S. How would I go around installing these? is the repair manual around somewhere?
     
    Starfox, Feb 18, 2009
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    what computer brand and model. Desktop or laptop?
     
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    Asus, V1S-B1. Laptop. I just need to know what to unscrew to get to the ram slots :).
     
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    Here you go:

    http://www.gentechpc.com/Asus/V1S-Chapter 02-v1_2.pdf

    By the way, V1S has some issues with 4GB RAM, not sure if latest BIOS and Windows update fixed it or not, but if you experience system take 10 minutes to boot then just remove the 2GB RAM and go back to 3GB.
     
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    @Ken: Pure awesome. I know about the 4GB issue, but I'd be willing to try something I heard about, or even withstand the long boot, as I need to host some memory hungry virtual machines. The guide mentions one memory module though. Please oh please tell me this is a mistake, as I bought 2x 2GB sticks..
     
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    the 2nd RAM slot is just right below the 1st module, once you open the compartment you will see it:

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    To whom it may concern: Seems like windows update fixed it. reports 4 GB ram, but visible ram is 4094 MB, just a tiny bit below 2^32 bytes. No fixes or hacks needed.
     
    Starfox, Feb 22, 2009
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