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laptop specs
with my xp desktop i was able to look at specs, it told me what the memory etc was, but my vista laptop doesn't seem to have [or I have not been able to locate] the specs for this machine. i want to upgrade the memory and need to know what I have in it now.
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laptop specs
"molly1949" wrote in message
... with my xp desktop i was able to look at specs, it told me what the memory etc was, but my vista laptop doesn't seem to have [or I have not been able to locate] the specs for this machine. i want to upgrade the memory and need to know what I have in it now. help appreciated -- molly1949 Go to http://www.crucial.com You can connect to the website and it will tell you what RAM is installed and all upgrade options open to you.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx |
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laptop specs
"molly1949" wrote in message
... with my xp desktop i was able to look at specs, it told me what the memory etc was, but my vista laptop doesn't seem to have [or I have not been able to locate] the specs for this machine. i want to upgrade the memory and need to know what I have in it now. help appreciated Hello. Start - Computer - System Properties (at the top along the bar under the address bar). That'll show the computers RAM. If you want the full details if you click on 'Windows Experience Index' on the System Properties page it'll open up the more detailed view. Alternatively you can just Start Search for Performance Information and Tools. -- Paul Smith, Yeovil, UK. Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience. http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/ http://www.windowsresource.net/ *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail* |
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memory upgrades According to our scan, your system already has the maximum amount of memory installed. ****now, I am really confused as I read the rest below: drop down arrow Your HP - Compaq Presario F557US Specifications Currently installed memory: EMPTY EMPTY Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-4200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.* *Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory. * Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB * Currently Installed Memory: 0MB * Available Memory Slots: 2 * Number of Banks: 2 * Dual Channel Support: No * CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD * CPU Family: Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+ Model 12, Stepping 2 * CPU Speed: 1600 MHz * how can I have both the maximum memory installed when it clearly states I have 0MB installed...and how can my laptop run without memory..lord help me. so, what now?? |
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I went to crucial and downloaded the system check thingy. it did a scan and gave me some relatively conflicting data..as follows: memory upgrades According to our scan, your system already has the maximum amount of memory installed. ****now, I am really confused as I read the rest below: drop down arrow Your HP - Compaq Presario F557US Specifications Currently installed memory: EMPTY EMPTY Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-4200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.* *Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory. * Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB * Currently Installed Memory: 0MB * Available Memory Slots: 2 * Number of Banks: 2 * Dual Channel Support: No * CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD * CPU Family: Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+ Model 12, Stepping 2 * CPU Speed: 1600 MHz * how can I have both the maximum memory installed when it clearly states I have 0MB installed...and how can my laptop run without memory..lord help me. so, what now?? Go to Control PanelSystem. This will show you how much memory Windows thinks you have. I suspect you already have 2GB and the "EMPTY" and the "0" was a glitch. According to the manual for your system, you only have two memory slots which is normal for a notebook. I checked your model's specs on Crucial and indeed 2GB is the maximum that notebook can support. Here are two other free system inventory programs: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows Or even easier, simply open up the laptop and look! You can get the how-to in .pdf form he http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/m...uct= 3370444& You want "memory modules - Windows Vista" which will show you exactly how to work with the memory sticks. Very easy to do. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ |