Factory Specs vs. Ram Upgrade, 2Gb DDR2? |
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 Nov 24 2007, 07:40
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 17 Joined: 24th November 2007 From: Michigan, USA Member No.: 325,450 Device(s): Asus EEE 1gb ddr2 (XP)  |
Has anyone been able to install a 2gb DIMM of DDR2 in their Asus Eee? I have read specs saying the Eee is limited to 1gb of DDR2, but have read about people buying 2gb DDR2 sticks for their Eee's. Ram prices are pretty low and xp could always use a little boost.
 Thanks in advance!-kadave |
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Nov 24 2007, 08:03
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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,962 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
The way I understand it, the kernel in the default xandros install only supports 1GB. For 2GB support, you could either change the OS / distro, or recompile the kernel.
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Nov 25 2007, 06:11
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 17 Joined: 24th November 2007 From: Michigan, USA Member No.: 325,450 Device(s): Asus EEE 1gb ddr2 (XP) |
Thanks so much Paul. I only hope that someone would love to run 2gb DDR2 as much as I and will write up a brief "how-to". Can't wait!
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Nov 25 2007, 08:33
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,962 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
In Xandros you mean?
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Nov 26 2007, 04:11
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 17 Joined: 24th November 2007 From: Michigan, USA Member No.: 325,450 Device(s): Asus EEE 1gb ddr2 (XP) |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Nov 25 2007, 03:33)  In Xandros you mean? P Actually, I was thinking the 2gb of ddr2 could best be used for Win XP. What do you think? But if all else fails...then yes, it would be great for xandros as well. |
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Nov 26 2007, 09:12
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,962 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Oh yeah, for XP that'll be ideal.
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Dec 12 2007, 23:58
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 2 Joined: 12th December 2007 Member No.: 332,441 Device(s): Asus Eee, O2 XDA FLAME |
i can confirm that the Eee will only take up to 1gb even if you shove a 2gb stick. you will need to recompile the kernel or switch to XP. (which all of my coworkers are urging me to do) my 2gigs are not being used to its full potential.
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Dec 13 2007, 00:45
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 17 Joined: 24th November 2007 From: Michigan, USA Member No.: 325,450 Device(s): Asus EEE 1gb ddr2 (XP) |
QUOTE(jooks67 @ Dec 12 2007, 18:58) i can confirm that the Eee will only take up to 1gb even if you shove a 2gb stick. you will need to recompile the kernel or switch to XP. (which all of my coworkers are urging me to do) my 2gigs are not being used to its full potential. I have installed an nlited version of XP on my system. Do you think that it would be plug-in play for xp or will there be any extra work to be done? Thanks. 
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Dec 13 2007, 09:33
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 Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,587 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
XP will pick up 2GB automatically, no extra effort required.
Xandros i haven't tested, but understand it does require a kernel modification to pick up more than 1GB -------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Dec 13 2007, 09:46
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,962 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Everything required to recompile the kernel is now available tho right?
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Dec 13 2007, 13:39
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,587 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
Should be!
-------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Dec 14 2007, 12:32
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,962 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Anyone brave enough to try? Has it been done elsewhere?
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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