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    Need S/PDIF for my HP Pavilion dv5

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fancyclown, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. fancyclown

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    Hi!
    I've got a HP Pavilion dv5-1264eo and would like to get digital sound out to my reciever. Is the only way to achieve this by using a Quickdock?!??! :eek: Those things are quite expensive and I only need S/PDIF out, so if anyone know other products who work please speak up :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

    And another question: I realised that only 3GB ram is being used by windows 32bit and I've got 4GB installed. When Windows 7 arrives will it be possible for me to install the 64bit version to use the full 4GB? I could'nt find any info in the manual.

    /thanks!!
     
    fancyclown, Aug 5, 2009
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  2. Th3_uN1Qu3

    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    Unfortunately you need the dock for SPDIF out. To answer your 2nd question, any 64-bit OS will be able to use 4GB RAM, actually, i'd suggest you to skip the wait and install the Windows 7 RTM. It's good for a month and it's a nice improvement over Vista. When it expires the final will probably be out.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Aug 5, 2009
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    Alright, guess I have to bite the bullet and get the dock :eek:
    Yeah I have Windows 7 build 7100 on my desktop and it is awesome. Thanks for the reply!
     
    fancyclown, Aug 5, 2009
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    Build 7600 has been out for a while if you didn't know. :)
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Aug 6, 2009
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