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    1501 max 2gb ram?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fishywishy, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. fishywishy

    fishywishy Newbie

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    hi, i have a dell inspiron 1501 with 1gb ram (2x512mb), 256mb integrated graphics with shared video memory, amd 1.6 x2. for xmas i want to upgrade the ram. i was gonna get just 2x1gb sticks, but saw that 2x2gb is only $15 more. but ive seen some talk that the 1501 can only handle up to 2gb? is this true? why is this?

    i assume this will work fine

    G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory - Retail $26

    newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231116

    oh and i know xp 32-bit can only see 3.25gb
     
    fishywishy, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yep, 2 GB is the max RAM for the 1501.
     
    atbnet, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    The chipset in your E1501 supports a maximum of 2 x 1Gb of memory.
    If you buy a 2 x 2GB kit of memory the system will not turn on.
    The Bios can only see 2GB :D

    I have the same problem with my E1505

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Nov 29, 2008
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  4. hsbsitez

    hsbsitez Notebook Enthusiast

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    So what would I need to do in order to have 3gb of memory? Replace chipset?
     
    hsbsitez, Jan 23, 2009
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    Vchat20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No such thing is possible. You'd be looking at a new notebook if you need more than 2GB.
     
    Vchat20, Jan 23, 2009
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    hsbsitez, Jan 23, 2009
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    This thread is dealing with a 1501.... :confused:
     
    atbnet, Jan 23, 2009
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    hsbsitez Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, I realized that after I psoted the first post in this thread....
    I was confused when I posted in here. I thought 1501 = e1705.
     
    hsbsitez, Jan 24, 2009
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