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    DV9207us Memory upgrade questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by cobbdaokie, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. cobbdaokie

    cobbdaokie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking to upgrade to this
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231154

    Everywhere I've looked says that the max memory for each slot is 1gb for a total of 2gb. I know that this isn't always true, has anyone had any success with more than 2gb in dv9207? I understand that 32bit vista will only recognize 3gb.

    thanks
    bill
     
    cobbdaokie, Dec 2, 2008
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    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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  3. rief

    rief Notebook Consultant

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    You can install up to 4GB.
    However, please make sure your BIOS version is F25 or higher.
    HP fixed the BIOS a year ago, see release note of F25 below

    Enhancements: Modifies thermal control method to improve system stability.
    Fixes issue where a "blue screen" error is generated if the notebook has two 2-GB memory modules installed.

    My current BIOS is F2B and it run smoothly with 4GB of memory.
     
    rief, Dec 3, 2008
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    thanks rief! I found out about the F25 bios and pulled the trigger.

    thanks for the links!
     
    cobbdaokie, Dec 6, 2008
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    Glad I can help you
     
    rief, Dec 7, 2008
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