Upgrading components: Will Windows-7 Starter recognize 2 gigs of memory if installed?
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Yes, to the memory. I upgraded my Toshiba mini to two megabites(?) last year. I bought battery directly from Toshiba online. Sorry I can't answer your other questions.
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Yes, I have Win7 installed. I did upgrade the memory to I believe 6gb, but you could probably install with just 1gb. It would run slower, though.
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The desktop takes PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM. The memory has recently been discounted to about $11.00 for a 2 GB stick. The maximum memory is 4 GB. The PC has four slots but I think the best way to go is in two 2 GB memory sticks. With this 4 GB memory the PC runs windows 7 just fine.
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2 GBs is the recommended minimum. I upgraded to Win 7 from XP, but I had 4 GBs memory. Works fine.
2161351
I believe it can hold two 2 gigabyte sticks for a total of 4 gigabytes. It can probably hold two 4 gigabyte sticks for a total of 8 gigabytes but the BIOS will not recognize it. In fact it may not allow your system to boot at all. Stick to a maximum of 4 gigabytes total. In order for Windows to recognize all 4 gigabytes you must run a 64 bit operating system. A 32 bit system will not utilize all 4 gigabytes of RAM so you will be wasting your money. If you are running a Linux OS it will not matter, you can run a 32 bit version and still be able to utilize all the RAM.
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There are 2 open memory slots under the access cover. I was able to upgrade it to 32GB of RAM with no trouble at all.
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The answer is yes 32Gb is a go!! This is a real nice board but make sure you get the memory off the approved list of supported DIMM's. Hers is a link to the support page at MSI for this board.http://us.msi.com/product/mb/970AG46.html#hero-specification. Also if you go with Windows 8.1 download the necessary drivers form this page as the will be newer than those on the Disc. Good luck this MoBo Rocks!!
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Hi, I suggest you go into the BIOS Press/Tap F2 and turn Disable BOOT BOOSTER. Press F10 to save the setting and exit. Remove the Battery after turning off the BOOT BOOSTER. Make certain the RAM is Seated in the slot evenly both sides of the RAM should be the same depth in the slot. Look at the key slot and make certain it is seated in the slot. 1 GB stick is all it will take as there is 1GB on the motherboard. The RAM should be a DDR2 SO Dimm speed 5300. I also suggest windows anytime upgrade to at least Home Premium.
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I can't actually answer your question (yet, going to install soon) however since the upgrade to 2gb (via two 1gb chips) is only around $30 here on amazon it seems silly not to upgrade.. also waiting on my memory so I'll post back with my experiences :)
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Vista may only be able to see 2 gigs of memory, if you went to 7, or 8 I am sure you would get a more accurate reading.. Also you can check in your computers bios for a check of how much memory is in the system..
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Hello, Yes- this is the software you want. This isn't an upgrade, but the full 32-bit version. This software will place a folder on your hard drive called 'Old Software' and place all your XP Apps and data there- for you to add once the installation is finished. Secondly, 1 GB of ram is adequate- but if you can add more ram, Windows 7 won't have to swap hard drive space for memory. This software is best on Windows machines with Core 2 Duo machines or AMD A4 machines that are capable of 4gb of ram.
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I upgraded mine to 32GB of RAM and installed a 1TB SSD Drive. It literally rips !!!!! They can keep all the new W8 PC's.
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Yes, that's correct. In the case you were wondering, it will accept up to (2)8gb sticks, 16gb total. I upgraded immediately after getting mine because the system shares 2gb for video and as that only leaves 4 for everything else it was slightly lacking for what I do. Cheap and easy upgrade along with an ssd drive opened up the full potential of the I7.
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yes you can upgrade to a maximum of 4Gb. Ensure you look at the installed memory which should be either ddr2-pc2-5300 or ddr2 pc2-6400. match the ordering of additional ram to what you have installed. Good Luck
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Hi Bill. I replaced the RAM and HD with after I got it and then used an external USB R/W drive to install Windows 7 with no problems. I would only caution you about the integrated video performance if it matters. The video will play fine but it makes the mouse hard to move.
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You need a 2GB stick to replace the 1 GB one that comes with the computer. I did this and had no problem except for having to remove about 10 screws.