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    4gb Intel Turbo memory only shows up as 2gb in Intel 965 chipset (Santa Rosa)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by channelv, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a 4gb ITM module off ebay for the laptop listed below in my sig. I did much research and found that in several instances people successfully installed the 4gb ITM module in Santa Rosa laptops (e.g. the XPS M1530). However for mine, no matter what I do, trying newer BIOS, newer vs older Drivers (1.6, 1.7 and 1.8), it shows as 2gb. The ebay seller is trying to tell me that the 4gb module isnt compatible with the santa rosa but I think that he is being dishonest. Any input please?
     
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    It most definitely is compatible with santa rosa.
     
    ratchetnclank, Nov 28, 2008
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    Where do you see the 2GB? The previous generation of ITM used to split itself between a storage drive and HDD cache which showed up as two separate devices in Device Manager. I haven't tried the latest version.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Nov 28, 2008
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    The ITM Console says "Total cache size" of 2gb. It should say 4gb as another user with a SR machine (XPS M1530) proved that a 4gb module worked. I think I got ripped off by this ebay seller and will be filling a dispute.
     
    channelv, Nov 29, 2008
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    check the serial number fir ITM modul:

    4GB FullSize: NVCPEMWR004G210
    4GB HalfSize: NVCPEHWR004G2
    2GB FullSize: NVCPEMWR002G210
    2GB HalfSize: NVCPEMWR002G2
     
    blazom, Jan 30, 2009
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    BatBoy, Mar 4, 2009
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