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03-14-2013, 02:02 PM
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Upgrade memory
I just upgraded my RAM to 8gb. Works fine but doesn't show up in bios. Everywhere else shows 8gb. Any body know a fix? Win.7 64bit Home Premiun. System in my sig.
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03-14-2013, 02:34 PM
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If your worried about it, look for an updated BIOS.
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03-14-2013, 05:56 PM
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03-15-2013, 07:07 AM
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System in control panel shows 8gb.
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03-15-2013, 07:15 AM
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did you clear the CMOS? that might do it...
What does BIOS detect?
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03-15-2013, 07:47 AM
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Bios said slot 1 & 2 not installed.
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03-15-2013, 10:19 AM
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Get a third or fourth opinion and run CPU-Z and/or Belarc Advisor.
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03-15-2013, 10:55 AM
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Is this the machine?
HP ProBook 5310m Notebook PC specifications - HP Large Enterprise Business products If so, the board only supports 4 GBs max. Going to HP's website gave me several models to choose from, so I picked what would be most likely. If you could be more specific in the model number that would help immensely. Last edited by bucksfanjimj1; 03-15-2013 at 11:14 AM. |
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03-20-2013, 09:52 AM
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Update BIOS?
My BIOS is outdated (2009). Everything works good except It doesn't show the 8gb of ram. Shows slot 1 & 2 as empty. I'm scared to try to update the BIOS in fear of epic failure. Is there any real need for an upgrade or should I go with the "If it aint broke,don't fix it.?
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03-20-2013, 10:04 AM
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03-20-2013, 10:26 AM
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This is the HP Pavilion Model s5310Y
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03-20-2013, 11:28 AM
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Computer memory upgrades for HP - Compaq Pavilion Slimline s5310y Desktop/PC from Crucial.com
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03-20-2013, 04:19 PM
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Belarc Advisor shows 4gb in each slot,8gb total. Everything works fine. Is it worth risking disaster by trying to flash the BIOS? I never did that before.
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03-20-2013, 04:53 PM
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If Belarc is seeing it then it is working. CPU-Z will also be seeing it....try it.
Don't let it bother you....it works.  Personally, I would not risk bricking my motherboard for no good reason whatsoever. Last edited by David M; 03-20-2013 at 04:57 PM. |
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03-20-2013, 05:19 PM
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I would NOT mess with the bios - and I'd seriously consider pulling the ram and putting a pair of 2gb modules in.
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03-20-2013, 05:39 PM
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Is it possible for Belarc and Task Manager to see the RAM but it not be working?
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03-20-2013, 05:48 PM
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All I know is the motherboard only supports 4gb ram.
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03-20-2013, 06:15 PM
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That's the definitive answer then.
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03-21-2013, 07:03 AM
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I took out 2 sticks of bad ram 2X2gb,4gb total and put in 2 sticks,4gb.each of Crucial ram. 8 gb total. Can this harm the motherboard? It's running great now.
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03-21-2013, 08:11 AM
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It won't hurt anything but it still does not change the fact that your motherboard will never be able to utilize more than 4 gigs of RAM.
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