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    Will this memory upgrade work?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mufflan, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. mufflan

    mufflan Notebook Consultant

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    I've got a FL90, I want to upgrade one of the 2 1Gb modules to a 2Gb module so I'll effectively get 3Gb, and I wondered if the following memory would do it; "Kingmax 2048MB SO-DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz".

    Edit: my BIOS is 1.12 if it will affect this.
     
    mufflan, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

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    Yes, it should work. You might also want to get the latest BIOS.
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 30, 2008
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  3. mufflan

    mufflan Notebook Consultant

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    I'd rather not upgrade, this one is working perfectly, and unless I get a lot of extra features, performance or something like that I'll stay at 1.12 so far :p
     
    mufflan, Apr 30, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

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    I agree, if it's not broken don't change it.
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 30, 2008
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  5. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Your BIOS shouldn't affect the memory upgrade at all. If you have trouble with the new memory, TEST IT FIRST (there are lots of threads about running Memtest86). If the memory tests good, then update the BIOS.

    To repeat, however, your BIOS version should have NO NEGATIVE EFFECT on your ability to use that memory module.
     
    Eleison, May 1, 2008
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  6. mufflan

    mufflan Notebook Consultant

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    I'll report back when I've gotten the module, it's expected to arrive tomorrow or on Monday :p
     
    mufflan, May 1, 2008
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    mufflan Notebook Consultant

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    As promised: 3Gb of RAM in a Compal FL90 with 1.12 BIOS worked fine :) !
     
    mufflan, May 7, 2008
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    Great, keep it that way.
     
    Wirelessman, May 7, 2008
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    You are so kindly to report.
     
    skyway1217, May 9, 2008
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