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    tx memory limitation

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by netddos, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. netddos

    netddos Notebook Enthusiast

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    why is tx memory limited to 1.5GB?

    is there anyway to get around this?
     
    netddos, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    I have read posts on this board stating that 2.5 GB RAM is possible. I assume that should be enough for your needs?

    I don't know if this applies to all TX models, but I suggest you run a quick search for this topic. Good luck.
     
    JabbaJabba, Aug 13, 2007
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  3. Wyshniukas

    Wyshniukas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have TX17GP/B with 1.5GB of DDR2 memory & can say that's plenty for such notebook.
     
    Wyshniukas, Aug 14, 2007
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  4. scottyinco

    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    i have a tx770p, and i've replaced the 512mb sodimm with a 2gb ddr2 pc2-4200 sodimm for 2.5gb.
     
    scottyinco, Aug 14, 2007
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  5. netddos

    netddos Notebook Enthusiast

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    so 1.5 is not really limited to bios?

    as long as yo get 1 stick of 2gb ram..you can break 2gb?
     
    netddos, Aug 15, 2007
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    brewt Notebook Guru

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    There was someone else who reported putting in a 2GB sodimm, and only getting a total of 2GB showing. YMMV.
     
    brewt, Aug 15, 2007
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    robus Notebook Geek

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    I think I'll try. I already put 1GB in my 770p in place of 512MB and it was nice improvement. I wouldn't mind if it only show 2GB total.
    Rob
     
    robus, Aug 15, 2007
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  8. scottyinco

    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    actually that is the case with mine, too. the sony utilities show 2.5gb, but windows and the bios only report 2gb. well, 2gb is sufficient for xp. :)
     
    scottyinco, Aug 17, 2007
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    yeah same here, i have a 2 gig stick installed and it shows 2 gig installed ram

    i am working on installing the bios of a higher tx model onto my tx15 to see if i can get it to show 2.5 gig of ram
     
    rob650, Aug 20, 2007
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  10. sirscoobydoodoo

    sirscoobydoodoo Newbie

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    Has anyone figured out which TX model or bios version that allows >2GB ram? I have a TX15 and limits me to 2GB.

    Any help would be much appreciated. Also please let us know which TX model you have, where you downloaded the bios, and how you installed it (e.g., bootable CD via MS-DOS or windows self executable file .exe)

    I am anxious to use that extra half gig of memory hiding in my system.
     
    sirscoobydoodoo, Dec 17, 2007
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  11. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    My Sony G11 has 2.5GB: 512MB on board and 2GB in the slot.

    It can see both modules but only uses a maximum of 2GB (I don't know which 2GB) because that's the upper limit of the Intel 945GMS chipset. Anyway 2GB modules are cheap these days and you can have 2GB instead of 1.5GB. It's probably worth it if you have Vista.

    I think the same applies to the TX since most of the hardware is the same as the G11.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 17, 2007
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