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    Could I upgrade to 4GB memory?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ellalan, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. ellalan

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    I found out from the release notes for BIOS 3.60 that one of the changes is to "update kernel code for 4GB memory support". Does it mean that if I update my BIOS from v 3.33(dated 9/1/07) to v 3.60 I will be able to increase my current maximum memory of 2GB to 4GB in Acer Aspire5610z. Thanks for any suggestions and advice.
     

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    if you have 943GML forget it and bet a penny on t that you have that one
     
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    Thanks Dython, your Penny is safe, yes it's i943GML. I didn't find any need for risking my perfectly working system apart from the memory issue which is indeed a very minor matter. Thanks again.
     
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    Acer's official specs also state that 2GB is the maximum.
    Keep in mind that BIOS updates may be used across different chipsets and models.
     
    TehSuigi, Jan 28, 2010
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    Thanks Teh Suigi, yes,you are right these updates are for 5610 models as well, I was only hoping that I might squeeze something more, like Acer states that the HDD is upgradeable up to 160GB but I have already upgraded to 250GB and working fine. However,Thanks again.
     
    ellalan, Jan 28, 2010
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