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    BOIS and 64 or 32 bit

    Discussion in 'HP' started by chadrick_r6, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. chadrick_r6

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    how can i of find out how to update my BOIS and where on the computer can i find out do i have a 64 or 32bit system
     
    chadrick_r6, Nov 19, 2007
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    It won't be in the BIOS what kind of system do you have?
     
    philfna, Nov 20, 2007
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    hp dv9205us
     
    chadrick_r6, Nov 20, 2007
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    You have a 64bit capable system but running on a 32 bit operating system. The best way to identify the bit rate currently ruuning is to take a look at the system properties menu in the Vista Welcome center.
     
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    You have a Turion X2 64-bit capable processor.
     
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    so can my computer be upgraded to 4gb of ram with no problem
     
    chadrick_r6, Nov 22, 2007
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    Well, you can use 4GB RAM in the system but due to the limitations of the 32bit OS usable amount of memory will be limited to ~3GB. Install a 64bit OS and the system should be able to make use of the 4GB RAM.
     
    miner, Nov 22, 2007
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    how do i update to the 64bit OS
     
    chadrick_r6, Nov 23, 2007
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    1. You would have to purchase it.

    or

    2. You can get a 64bit OS media(CD/DVD) and then use your current 32bit product key and use it with the 64bit version. Ofcourse in this case you have a 32bit Home Premium then you can only install the 64bit Home Premium.
     
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    Yes a clean install is the best route.

    Stallen's clean install guide is EXCELLENT. I followed it to the letter, and it worked well with my 64-bit install. 64-bit does have some issues with backwards compatibility as it does not allow any unsigned drivers. I have found the only application it broke in my case was ironically Microsoft Groove. Other then that it works fine. It also is more secure, and in some cases minimally faster.
     
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    More than likely you have 32 bit
     
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    since my computer will on pick up 3gb of RAM, does it make since to buy 4gb or should i only buy 3gb of RAM. 2GB in one slot and 1 Gb on the other slot.
     
    chadrick_r6, Nov 26, 2007
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