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    RAM upgrade fron 2GB to 8GB still only 2gb recognised

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. Kiwiwarrior

    Kiwiwarrior Newbie

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    Gday people
    I haven't been in here in a while. Used to be the forge.nz but changed emails and all that , and needed this question answered without needing admin to get my old profile going.

    Any way , have had my Zenbook UX32VD for just over a year and half, Decided to upgrade from 2GB to 8GB so I could play BF4 , as it wont work with 2GB needing 4GB at a minimum,
    I did my research to make sure I could put 1333Mhz of 8GB RAM into it. Viewed a dude on YouTube dropping 8GB in his UX32VD using a crucial stick, he checked his BIOS , and it showed it , so it all seemed sweet.
    In Aus we have corsair , so I purchased a stick of DDR3 8GB Corsair ram at a cost of 89 bucks !! . Didn't think there would be much of a difference.

    Popped it in and viola ! it still showed 2GB of ram !!! Disappointing !
    Researched up the problem , some said you could change the BIOS ram from 900 to 1333MHz , looked at the BIos (American Megatrends 2011) and I couldn't see any settings to that effect.
    Some said you could change the msconfig , advanced settings and uncheck maximum ram allowed. It was unchecked anyway. No change.

    Kind of stumped so any help would be grateful.
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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  2. maverick1989

    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    What edition of what version of Windows are you running?
     
    maverick1989, Mar 13, 2014
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Try reseatting the RAM, sometimes if it's not "fully" in, it won't recognize the RAM.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 13, 2014
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    Dialup David Notebook Consultant

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    I know this might sound stupid but have you tried resetting the CMOS?
    Otherwise it could very well be windows, try running something like Ubunutu off a Live USB and check out how much ram it detects.
     
    Dialup David, Mar 13, 2014
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  5. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    What does your BIOS show for the RAM amount?
     
    ajkula66, Mar 13, 2014
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    I am not sure if the 2GB integrated RAM is DDR3L (1.35V) or 1.5V. They both have to support either 1.35 or 1.5V otherwise they won't necessarily work. Also, like in my Acer AMD laptop, it will accept a 4GB module but not an 8GB one.
     
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  7. Kiwiwarrior

    Kiwiwarrior Newbie

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    Hi mate Im running Win 7 64 bit

    My BIOS shows 2042GB
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Hmmm..

    Try inserting the 8GB DIMM in the slot that currently holds the 2GB one and report back with the results...

    Good luck.
     
    ajkula66, Mar 13, 2014
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  9. Kiwiwarrior

    Kiwiwarrior Newbie

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    Hmm I wasnt aware the UX32VD had integrated RAM. specs here at mwave.Au Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz SODIMM Memory CMSO8GX3M1A1600C11 - CMSO8GX3M1A1600C11 | Mwave.com.au
    Anyway just realized its 1600Mhrz DDR3 instead of 1333.I don't think 1600mhz is the problem as heaps of people have put in 8gb of ram into the UX32VD.
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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    Kiwiwarrior Newbie

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    Hi mate
    only one slot. Im going to reinsert it again.
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Apologies - I'm not familiar with the machine in question and was presuming that it had two slots...mea culpa...
     
    ajkula66, Mar 13, 2014
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  12. Kiwiwarrior

    Kiwiwarrior Newbie

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    no worries mate
    Its a great machine , especially since I put in an SSD. Just need ti get this RAM going then its set fr the next few years.
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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    as the other guy said the chipset might not take 8gb sticks. so maybe try a 4gb stick?
     
    cdoublejj, Mar 13, 2014
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    Hi People thanks for your advice

    I just went and reinserted it and it now shows 10GB of RAM. I needed to push it in on an angle then lie it flat for it to connect properly to show 8GB + 2GB = 10 :)

    Also I have had 2GB for a while and just realized my external 2Gb stick of RAM wasn't in properly either , no wonder I have had performance issues !! I totally did not realizes my laptop had integrated 2GB of RAM. SO I have been running it for weeks on only 2GB of ram.

    Next time someone says ram not recognized ask them of they have pushed it in all the way. The bronze connectors should barely be showing.

    Thanks !!
     
    Kiwiwarrior, Mar 13, 2014
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    mattcheau Notebook Deity

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    it's gold. and yes, obviously the fingers need to make actual contact with the SO-DIMM.
     
    mattcheau, Mar 15, 2014
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  16. oechikr

    oechikr Notebook Geek

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    weird. try upgrading your bios
     
    oechikr, Mar 15, 2014
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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