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    Sony Vaio VGN-FE48E upgrade RAM

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by raumann, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. raumann

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    Hello! I have a Sony Vaio VGN-FE48E with a little problem a didn't undersand.
    Can I upgrade the memory to 4 GB?Everest 5.01 says that:

    Memory Module Properties:
    Module Name Hynix HYMP564S64CP6-Y5
    Serial Number 00004026h (641728512)
    Manufacture Date Week 8 / 2007
    Module Size 512 MB (2 ranks, 4 banks)
    Module Type SO-DIMM
    Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM
    Memory Speed DDR2-667 (333 MHz)
    Module Width 64 bit
    Module Voltage SSTL 1.8
    Error Detection Method None
    Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh

    North Bridge Properties:
    North Bridge Mobile Intel Calistoga-PM i945PM
    Intel Platform Napa DC
    Supported Memory Types DDR2-400 SDRAM, DDR2-533 SDRAM, DDR2-667 SDRAM
    Maximum Memory Amount 4 GB
    Revision / Stepping 03 / A3
    Package Type 1466 Pin FC-BGA
    Package Size 3.75 cm x 3.75 cm
    Core Voltage 1.05 V
    In-Order Queue Depth 12

    Memory Controller:
    Type Dual Channel (128-bit)
    Active Mode Dual Channel (128-bit)

    Memory Timings:
    CAS Latency (CL) 5T
    RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 5T
    RAS Precharge (tRP) 5T
    RAS Active Time (tRAS) 15T
    Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 35T
    Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP) 1T
    Write To Precharge Delay (tWTP) 13T
    Refresh Period (tREF) 7.8 us[/LEFT][/LEFT]
    Memory Slots:
    DRAM Slot #1 512 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
    DRAM Slot #2 512 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)

    OK.On the sony vaio support site it says that the Maximum Memory Amount is 2GB.Can I trust in Everest and put 4 GB(2 GB on each slot) on my notebook?

    http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/tutorials/memory/memory.asp?site=voe_en_GB_cons&c=-1&s=-1&m=2649
     
  2. raumann

    raumann Newbie

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    I've been waiting for a answer,can anyone help me?