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some help with laptop

Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by freshfroot, Sep 14, 2007.

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Hey guys I needed some help.

Earlier I downloaded a small program, It was kinda like everest, but it starts with a B. It basically tells you about your PC eg. how much ram your using, how many ram slots are free, how many are used etc.. about ur PC. I'm looked online, so far haven't found the sony site, which TELLS you what each model has..

My laptop model is Sony: PCG-9P6L

I'm asking, because I just bought a laptop off someone and wanted to upgrade the ram on it, but don't know what ram it takes or if a slot is free.

Also, anyone know how to change the pass for a laptop? It askes for 2 passes, once for windows XP and another JUST for turning the laptop on. I am able to access the Win XP, the owner game me the pass and I was able to change it. However, there seems to be another pass earlier when you turn it on. Could it be a bios pass?

freshfroot, Sep 14, 2007

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Are you talking about Belarc Advisor?

CPU-Z will also tell you info about your memory (look under the SPD or memory tab) or you can do a visual check(locate the memory which should be underneath the keyboard or on the bottomside of your notebook

If you can get into the BIOS(f2 i think), look in the security page (there might be an option to stop asking for a password on boot up)

Kdawgca, Sep 15, 2007

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