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    M1330 (Nvidia 8400M GS) does not accept G.Skill 4GB modules

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rhodan, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Tried a G.Skill 4GB module in the M1330 this evening.

    It is not recognized in slot A or B. This was tested with BIOS A08 and A12. This unit was purchased in March 2008.

    It's a no go for this model it seems.

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... :(
     
    Rhodan, Sep 16, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Thanks for at least trying. It's too bad they don't allow the notebook to take advantage of the full chipset limit.
     
    atbnet, Sep 16, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Which model Gskill ram is it?
     
    flipfire, Sep 17, 2008
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  4. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Rhodan, Sep 17, 2008
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    So your 1530 took it fine but the 1330 won't?
     
    billy_b0b, Sep 17, 2008
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  6. 7oby

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    @Rhodan: Thanks a lot for testing!

    Maybe someone puts up an item on ideastorm. I voted for you 8GB on M1530 ideastorm request.
     
    7oby, Sep 17, 2008
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  7. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Yes the M1530 currently will accept a 4GB module in slot B only. The M1330 doesn't recognize the 4GB module at all.
     
    Rhodan, Sep 17, 2008
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    I guess Dell BIO will need more work. C'mon Dell, here is more work for your FW engineers.
     
    my_laptop, Sep 18, 2008
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  9. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    THANK YOU!!!! I was ready to buy the modules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. REP +
    Mmm so it seems that we m1330 owners have to wait for a bios update :( :( :( . Do it Dell!!! :mad: .
     
    MexicanSnake, Sep 18, 2008
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    7oby, Sep 22, 2008
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    7oby, Sep 25, 2008
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    have u tried the ram in a different notebook the ram could be defective for all you know.
     
    031247, Sep 25, 2008
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  13. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    The ram works fine in the M1530. Thanks for the suggestion though. :)
     
    Rhodan, Sep 25, 2008
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    7oby, Oct 9, 2008
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