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    dv9030us MAX RAM

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zkyzky, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. zkyzky

    zkyzky Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know that the spec sheets list that the max memory for the HP dv9030us is 2GB, but would it be possible with a BIOS update to install 3 or 4gb?



    Thanks, Zak
     
    zkyzky, Dec 12, 2007
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    that depends "i think" on your OS.
     
    rbc555erc, Dec 12, 2007
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    I believe if your BIOS is F.25 or higher you should be fine. F.25 adds support for 2 gb memory modules.
     
    PhilJ, Dec 12, 2007
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    Envision, Dec 12, 2007
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    I have 4GB RAM on my DV9040US, but only 3GB is recognized by the OS. BIOS says 4GB RAM and when you press Fn+Esc it will show up as 4GB (since it queries the BIOS and not the OS). But all you can use is still 3GB at the most.
     
    kewlguy, Dec 13, 2007
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