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    HP Pavilion dv9543cl - Supports 4GB RAM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 001master, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. 001master

    001master Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello there everyone, m new in this forum, looks pretty kool...
    I need to ask a question, i have a laptop:-

    HP Pavilion dv9543cl
    Windows vista home premium 32 bit
    Intel core 2 duo 2.0GHz (L2 4MB Cache memory)
    2GB DDR2 RAM (2 slots)
    320GB Hard Disk ( 160x2 )
    Nvidia Geforce 8600M GS Graphic Card

    I just want to know if i can Upgrade my RAM to 4GB or 3GB? Please reply ASAP
    Thanx in Advance :)
     
    001master, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. mani1128

    mani1128 Notebook Guru

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    the vista 32 bit wont support anything above 3.2gb ram. so if u want to upgrade to 4gb, u wud have to go for vista 64 bit
     
    mani1128, Aug 13, 2008
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    001master Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats not a problem, i will get 64bit vista, i just want to know whether i can put 4GB RAM in my laptop or not....
     
    001master, Aug 13, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should work with 4GB installed. If it doesn't, you can blame HP.

    You should be able to use between 3.2GB and 3.5GB of RAM.
     
    Greg, Aug 13, 2008
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  5. 001master

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    But i need to confirm whether it can support 3GB or 4GB RAM.... can anyone confirm plz?
     
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    can anyone Confirm please?
     
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The original literature states 2GB, however look at the description of an older BIOS update for your machine http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...&cc=us&dlc=en&os=2093&product=3439703&lang=en

     
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  8. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    It's confirmed. Your system is the GM965 Santa Rosa chipset, it will support upto 4GB ram. You will need Vista x64 to utilize all 4GBs as stated above.
     
    D3X, Aug 13, 2008
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  9. Andy

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    That notebook has the i965PM Chipset. It physically supports 4GB ram.
    Check this and this.
     
    Andy, Aug 13, 2008
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    001master Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanx allot all of u for ur help, i will get 4GB RAM + 64bit Vista ASAP :D
     
    001master, Aug 13, 2008
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Actually, not anymore, it can go 8 GB now on some machines since the 4 GB stick is available. But of course, only when the BIOS allows.

    http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs...-lenovo-thinkpad-t61p-now-has-8gb-of-ram.aspx

    ;)
     
    stewie, Aug 13, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah Stewie, I am aware of that.. :p
    Seen 8GB in the 8510w and the 8710w.

    But 965 Family Datasheet 316273.PDF, still states 4GB DDR2-667 max for the 965PM.

    I guess intel are not aware of it right now.. :D
    Or maybe they are waiting for 4GB sticks to become more common in the market.
     
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    Come on fellas, the 965 family has the letters before the numbers. Let's let Intel know we care about their naming conventions and say correctly?
    (obviously too much time on my hands (on the bus)). :)
     
    powerpack, Aug 13, 2008
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  14. Andy

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    Lol....I am more used to CPU-Z's N.Bridge nomenclature....945GM, i943/940GML etc etc.... :D
     
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    Whats the point of having 8GB in your notebook..?? It would be hard for you to even use up the whole 4GB, and 8GB at this point costs a fortune.
     
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    M just asking, so that i may upgrade to 8GB in future lol :D
     
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    Check out the BIOS updates and find out what fixes they include, also check out the official specs for that notebook on HP's site. Or just call up HP and clarify.
     
    Andy, Aug 14, 2008
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    From where i can check BIOS Updates?? :confused:
     
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    HP's support site, or from wherever you download driver and firmware updates....
     
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    hmm ok Thanx Everybody for helping, Getting 4GB RAM with 64 bit Vista
     
    001master, Aug 14, 2008
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  22. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Yeah it's really expensive now, 2 x 4 GB sticks = 1 new laptop :D

    I guess you can use that much RAM for some heavy 3D modeling, but then your other components such as the GPU will become the bottleneck. :D
     
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    So i Guess i can buy 4GB RAM and it will work in my laptop perfectly without any problem..... :D
     
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    ?????? lol
     
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    I just did a quick search and found some people with the DV9543CL and 4 GB memory, I guess you're safe to buy them. But like others have stated already, for Windows you will need a 64-bit version to use all the memory.

    Here are the results I found:

    This person is selling his DV9543CL with 4 GB memory:

    http://cgi.ebay.pl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170245315860

    Here is another person, look at Jeproks's info:

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14871&pid=61014&st=0&#entry61014

    Here is another, look for 300zxturbo's review:

    http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache...dpNo=3525670+dv9543cl+4GB&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=14
     
    stewie, Aug 14, 2008
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    Thank You Very much, Now m gonna buy 4GB RAm fore sure, Thanx all once again... :)
    well look at jeprok's info, i dont think its correct cuz look at his posts, only 1 post lol
     
    001master, Aug 14, 2008
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