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    How do I change from single to dual channel

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by skeptical4life, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. skeptical4life

    skeptical4life Newbie

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    I installed the correct memory module for this Toshiba Satelite A135-s2306 a few months ago, but noticed little improvement. I just ran CPU-Z from http://www.cpuid.com and it reported that I am operating in single channel mode. I have no documentation for the mother board, that I know of, so how do I change to dual channel mode?
    Thanks.
    Michael
     
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    You cannot just change it, it depends on what RAM modules you installed.

    A single stick will only give you a single channel

    2 unmatched sticks will give you asymetrical dual channel (eg 512mb + 256mb sticks)

    2 matched sticks will give you true dual channel (eg 512mb + 512mb)
     
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    I have 2 matched 1gb sticks
     
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    Is it using 2GB in windows??
     
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    skeptical4life, Jul 6, 2009
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