topic title: Web Browser Advice (looking for)+ Wireless problem (SOLVED)
Posts: 243
Aleph
Joined: 09 Aug 2013
#46
I installed the 1Gb stick in the second slot (3Gb total) but I get a black screen. After some reboots I the system booted and showed only 2Gb. I think the limit is 2Gb...
- I'm surprised, why before the laptop showed 1Gb RAM? it was 1.5 Gb factory installed ...? __{{emoticon}}__
I need new glasses.
I was confuse thinking in only one slot and the system showing 1 Gb. Really the machine had two 512 Mb ram sticks... __{{emoticon}}__
Posts: 243
Aleph
Joined: 09 Aug 2013
#47
I have found this command and the system shows 4GB max.:

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# dmidecode |grep -i"Maximum Capacity:" | uniq
    Maximum Capacity: 4 GB
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dmidecode -t 16
# dmidecode 2.12
SMBIOS 2.4 present.

Handle 0x000A, DMI type 16, 15 bytes
Physical Memory Array
    Location: System Board Or Motherboard
    Use: System Memory
    Error Correction Type: None
    Maximum Capacity: 4 GB
    Error Information Handle: No Error
    Number Of Devices: 2

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dmidecode -t 17
# dmidecode 2.12
SMBIOS 2.4 present.

Handle 0x000B, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
    Array Handle: 0x000A
    Error Information Handle: No Error
    Total Width: 64 bits
    Data Width: 64 bits
    Size: 2048 MB
    Form Factor: SODIMM
    Set: None
    Locator: DIMM #1
    Bank Locator: Not Specified
    Type: DDR2
    Type Detail: Synchronous
    Speed: 667 MHz
    Manufacturer: 2C00000000000000
    Serial Number: E409DC96
    Asset Tag: Not Specified
    Part Number: 16HTF25664HY-667E1

Handle 0x000C, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
    Array Handle: 0x000A
    Error Information Handle: No Error
    Total Width: Unknown
    Data Width: Unknown
    Size: No Module Installed
    Form Factor: SODIMM
    Set: None
    Locator: DIMM #2
    Bank Locator: Not Specified
    Type: DDR2
    Type Detail: Synchronous
    Speed: Unknown
    Manufacturer:                 
    Serial Number:         
    Asset Tag: Not Specified
    Part Number:
However when I put a second RAM stick I get a black screen.

I have tried 3 diferents Ram sticks: 512Mb - 512Mb - and 1Gb
Posts: 521
Shay
Joined: 20 Apr 2015
#48
Not close enough match in manufacturers specs.
If the specs are not close enough and we try them.

1. Will not boot.
2. boots but has all kinds of weird errors
3. Run like we want it to.

Why I just buy matched pairs.
Posts: 243
Aleph
Joined: 09 Aug 2013
#49
Well, what a pitty. Anyway now I have double ram memory (2Gb) and the system is running better, and furthermore and I am learning how to upgrade hardware.

Thanks!
Posts: 521
Shay
Joined: 20 Apr 2015
#50
You are Welcome. I apologize for my earlier error.