Memory Upgrade Question I just did a 2 GB memory upgrade...it was easy enough to switch out. How do I verify that it is now upgraded in the system? I don't see any verification when I look at the control panel. Where should I look? Memory Upgrade Question I just did a 2 GB memory upgrade...it was easy enough to switch out. How do I verify that it is now upgraded in the system? I don't see any verification when I look at... » Read More Memory Upgrade Question I just did a 2 GB memory upgrade...it was easy enough to switch out. How do I verify that it is now upgraded in the system? I don't see any verification when I look at the control panel. Where should I look? « Show Less
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Mark,That worked! Thank you so much for taking the time to write out the steps. Much appreciated!
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Hit F2 until you enter into the BIOS screen. When you first boot the PC keeping hitting F2 until you get there. Check to see if the memory reading is 2048 then hit F10 to save and escape... Let the PC boot normally then go into your Control Panel, click on the "System" icon and then a "Systems Properties" window should show up and under the "General" tab towards the bottom you can confirm that Windows sees your 2 GB of RAM. For some reason...you have to go into your BIOS screen and save and escape to have Windows acknowledge the RAM change. I hope this helps.
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Okay, when I look at the System properties, it still says 1 GB. I tried hitting the F2 key while the computer was booting up but nothing happened. How can I get my Eee1000he to recognize the new 2 GB memory card?
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My suggestion is do a search on your make and model on both the H-P website and Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/). I invariably find what I need to know on Tom's site or the manufacturer's. I'm assuming you either have the machine's manual or have downloaded it in PDF format. It should definitely tell you all about your memory and upgrading the same. Hope this helps...
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Just installed the 2G memory but computer did not detect the change. How do you enter the BIOS?
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You got to open your computer ram and see how many slots were there... you said ur computer has 4gb ram usually it should be in 2 slots 2gb each and u can change one of the slot and put the higher gb one to improve performance.. remember before you go for higher gb one you should check online whether ur computer supports the new ram or not..
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I thought the new ones that come with the 1 GB ram have an easy to access ram "window" on the bottom of the computer case. Is that not right?I've been told the upgrade now is very easy, but would like to confirm that... Just pop the little cover off on the bottom of the case and pop the old card out and snap the new one in. Yes?
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Hold down the F2 key as you power up. That will bring up the BIOS. Verify that it sees 2GB RAM. Press F10 to save this configuration. After booting up, right click My Computer, Properties. It should show 2GB now.
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I upgraded mine immediately upon purchase. Otherwise, it hits the hard disk too much. The cost is negligible and it took a screwdriver and 2 min. to make the change. Highly recommend upgrading any modern laptop to 8GB. 4GB doesn't cut it anymore!
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I updated a windows pc. I used the (crucial.com) ram scan service and it gave me all the info about my boardshowing how much i could upgrade with the model numbers and size of ram of i could use.ps if it don' match don't buy it
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Dodson,Are you sure you ran a truly equal test? A RAM upgrade should have essentially no effect on battery life. The amount of wattage a typical 1GB and 2GB stick uses is not significantly different.There is a school of thought that a single stick RAM upgrade might even offer longer battery life, as certain processes will be handled by the RAM, minimizing need for the hard drive to spin (reducing the need to access the swap file on the HD). Even if the 2GB RAM used more juice, high current devices (such as the HD) on the PC would be less taxed, creating an overall more beneficial battery load environment. Dodson,Are you sure you ran a truly equal test? A RAM upgrade should have essentially no effect on battery life. The amount of wattage a typical 1GB and 2GB stick uses is not significantly different.There is a school of thought that a single stick RAM upgrade might even offer longer battery life, as certain processes will be handled by the RAM, minimizing need for the hard drive to spin (reducing the need to access the swap file on the HD). Even if the 2GB RAM used more juice, high current devices (such as the HD) on the PC would be less taxed, creating an overall... » Read More Dodson,Are you sure you ran a truly equal test? A RAM upgrade should have essentially no effect on battery life. The amount of wattage a typical 1GB and 2GB stick uses is not significantly different.There is a school of thought that a single stick RAM upgrade might even offer longer battery life, as certain processes will be handled by the RAM, minimizing need for the hard drive to spin (reducing the need to access the swap file on the HD). Even if the 2GB RAM used more juice, high current devices (such as the HD) on the PC would be less taxed, creating an overall more beneficial battery load environment. « Show Less
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I just read on Google,Asus saying that upgrading to2GB will Not void the warranty.I have the 2GB module will install,not really sure I need it.Oh well,you can never be too rich,thin or have enough memory.Follow up;Installed 2MB memory,one caveat,You must enter the BIOS to get it to recognize the 2MB,if you don't it will see your 2MB as 1 MB
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Go to Crucial Memory Scan. Here is the link: http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/MacOS.aspx If Amazon removes the link you can google to find it. There, you will find a download which will scan your computer and tell you exactly what you need. (I'm not at all a techie and I used this and then upgraded my own RAM - a minor, no a major, miracle!) Also, there are YouTube videos which will show you how to do it. Just type in your computer year and model, and "Upgrade Memory." Good luck.
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Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!
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Update (since I previously said it WAS expandable): When I talked to a rep a couple of weeks ago, I was assured that the RAM was upgradeable, but it might have to go to one of their service centers. Just called in, and the sales rep said 2 gb was the max (BUT it was obvious she was just reading the same site info that I already had in front of me). Frustrating.
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If you want to upgrade from 4GB of Ram to 8GB of Ram make sure you purchase one DDR3L memory stick. If you do not get the chip with L at end of DDR3 it won't work. You only need one chip to upgrade, that's what I did. I now have 8GB of RAM/
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Go to crucial.com it will tell you the max upgrade you need. certain computers can only handle a limited amount. My Sony had 512mb so I upgraded it to 2 gb
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The only thing I upgraded is my RAM to 8gb idk much about the hard drive. Idk what mm is but if it's memory idk if/how
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I'm not sure... Open the memory slot and check, if there is one try to compare.