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    x61, x61s, How many RAM slots

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tinman1412, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. tinman1412

    tinman1412 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone please confirm this. Do all the x61 and x61s models support up to 4GB of RAM. I'm assuming it has 2 RAM slots. If so, would you consider putting 2 2GB sticks of ram into it?.

    Thanks
     
    tinman1412, Jun 8, 2007
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    i know that all (or most) of 17inch can support 4gb and maybe some recent comps.. i dunno ...
     
    someone777, Jun 8, 2007
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    I believe the X-series have two (2) ram slots.
     
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    The X61s' customization page allows you to upgrade to 4GB of RAM, which means it will support 4GB.
     
    sp00n, Jun 8, 2007
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    2 ram slots. So the max ram supported is 4g
     
    isagg, Jun 8, 2007
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    max ram you can put on ur mechine is 4GB 2x2gb

    but 32 bit windows, no matter xp or vista, will only make use of 3GB
     
    tetete, Jun 9, 2007
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    The new x61 and x61s should have the santa rosa chip right?. Why would it not support 4gb?
     
    tinman1412, Jun 9, 2007
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    No, he means the OS. 32 bit OS cannot utilize more than 3-3,5GB of RAM.
     
    sapibobo, Jun 9, 2007
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    So, I ordered an X61s with Windows XP and 4GB of RAM ($220 more than 3GB).

    Received it today. Turns out XP only recognizes 3GB.

    I called the Lenovo sales line, and they gave me a link to a Microsoft KB article that said XP will recognize the extra 1GB only if there's a /PAE switch in the Boot.ini. But when I added it, the power manager no longer worked - and the system still only recognized 3GB.

    I found no other answer on Microsoft's support site or on the Internet in general, and I'm thinking to call them up for an RMA to get my $220 back.

    But before I do that - does anyone here no for sure that XP will or will/not use that extra RAM? Or do I have to switch to Vista?
     
    jg70124, Jul 31, 2007
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    you can use the extra gig with XP only if you get the 64 bit version of it.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 31, 2007
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    Yeah, so I'm learning. I'm wondering why Lenovo would even sell 4GB with XP Pro.

    Do you know if the L7500 LV in the X61s is 64 bit? I can't tell from the Lenovo or Intel web sites?

    And if it is 64bit, is there any way to upgrade to XP 64? It doesn't seem possible from Microsoft's web site.
     
    jg70124, Jul 31, 2007
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