Upgrading Fs Laptop

Hello I want to know am owning a FS laptop Amilo Xi 1554 and want to upgrade it
So can I upgrade processor ? (current T7200)
can i upgrade rams ? (current 2GB )
can I upgrade HDD's on 2x 500GB ? ( current 2x 120GB )
Thanks

 

The Amilo Xi 1554 Data Sheet states that you cannot go over the T7200 CPU and 2GB of RAM.

 

I don't thing that data sheet is right because in that time BIOS was old and support old configs. ...
I have some info the core 2 duo T7600 is 667mhz as well
and i have installed everest and it showing me : max memory ram is 4GB
and that hardisks 2x500GB dunno they are lot a lot thick to fit them inside ****...

If somebody know for 100% how is it with 1554 please let me know.
Thanks

PS: my BIOS is from 2007 version
Field Value
BIOS Properties
BIOS Type Phoenix
BIOS Version 1.25
System BIOS Date 07/19/07
Video BIOS Date 09/29/06

 

When in my Amilo Xi 2428 a newer BIOS version (1.11c) allowed for 4GB RAM (instead of the original 2GB), its "official" datasheet got updated in the FSC website. That's why I sticked to it; I noticed the latest BIOS for Xi 1554 was not as fresh as 2428's last release (03/05/08 vs your 07/19/07). Plus, the RAM manufacturers' Memory Configurators had started giving me a max of 4GB, while in the Xi 1554 case:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Amilo Xi 1554
http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/con...ns-AMILO+Xi+1554&distributor=0&submit1=Search

 

So can you explain me this Below ?
Anyway that crucial.com they have there so bul**** writting there no proper no exact why they writting that my computer DON'T support dual-channel memory? it's says NO .. wha the f*ck !

Field Value
North Bridge Properties
North Bridge Mobile Intel Calistoga-PM i945PM
Intel Platform Napa DC
Supported Memory Types DDR2-400 SDRAM, DDR2-533 SDRAM, DDR2-667 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Amount 4 GB <------------
Revision / Stepping 03 / A3
Package Type 1466 Pin FC-BGA
Package Size 3.75 cm x 3.75 cm
Core Voltage 1.05 V
In-Order Queue Depth 12

Memory Controller
Type Dual Channel (128-bit)
Active Mode Dual Channel (128-bit)

Memory Timings
CAS Latency (CL) 5T
RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 5T
RAS Precharge (tRP) 5T
RAS Active Time (tRAS) 15T
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 35T
Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP) 5T
Write To Precharge Delay (tWTP) 13T
Refresh Period (tREF) 7.8 us

 

There is a possibility that the program (Everest) identifies the chipset and provides its default spec. It is true that i945PM does support up to 4GB RAM: http://www.intel.com/Products/Notebook/Chipsets/945PM/945PM-overview.htm, http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showchart.aspx?mmID=145&familyID=7&culture=en-US; my only wonder was whether this specific implementation (that is, the motherboard used on the Xi 1554 in combination with the BIOS) allow for those 4GB to be used.

 

Looks like it will work ... am sure of it.
I need to install Vista 64 Bit
and am gonna buy 4GB Ram
SAMSUNG 4GB DDR2 667MHZ PC2 5300 2x 2GB SODIMM 4 GB NEW
and
Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T7600 ES 2.33G FCPGA
i looked on my and this on cpu-z and everything is same only Mhz is higher

L2 Cache Size: 4 MB
L2 Cache Speed:2.33GHz
Package Type: Micro-FCPGA
Manyfacturing :65nm
Technology:b2
CPUID String:34W
Power:1.0375-1.30V

and
Samsung 2x500GB 2.5" SATA hard drive HDD
andmay be new
ATI-Mobility HD 4850

 

If you want to install more than 2GB of RAM you need Alienware BIOS. FSC hasn't released BIOS update to support more than 2 GB. Also, even though T7600 is almost similar to T7200, the BIOS may not support higher frequencies. That HDD upgrade has the best propability to work, while graphics card has the worst. You really can't upgrade the card to better than what it already is. There are other things to consider than just the card's fit (see mxm-upgrade site). And I suggest you to search and/or post to Amilo-forums and Official FSC forums to get more info about memory, HHD and CPU upgrades. Also note that, if you plan to install Vista 64-bit, you may have some difficulties finding working drivers for it, since FSC doesn't officially support it. Drivers found on FSC site are only for 32-bit Vista.

 

Yes You Right I just Installed Vista 64 bit and I have problem with realtek HD audio **** when I install latest version 2.02 (even on 32bit) the right speaker on laptop is noisy I can hear strange sounds ... and when I install ( on 32 bit)
version 1.82 older everything is fine so when I tried install 1.83 the problem began ... so any realtek high def driver TILL 1.82 are good
And I tried install that older versions on 64 bit closly at the end of installation system crashed and blue screen appeared aaach am so saad
It's Time to sell this s*it :-/
But no body wants to buy it ...

 

Heh Now I just Reinstall the sound driver and workng ok ...

 

So I have installed vista ultimate 64 and all drivers complete and working perfectly but that system taking 1 GB of memory for ''doing nothing''
no programs opened only bacic processes and antivirus skype etc ...
OMG unbeliveable !
really need 4GB and better cpu...

 

I ve got alienvare bios on FS 1554
and working OK
only what need to do is reinstal whole operating system

 

hI PEOPLE i JUST BOUGHT SAMSUNG 4GB RAM AND WORKING PERFECTLY ON VISTA ULTIMATE 64 BIT
NOW AM BIDDING ON CORE2 DUO T7600 2.33 MHZ AND IT CAN BE OVERCLOCKED ON 2,66

 

Hi

I can see that I'm reeding this in 2009

Anyway did you have any problems with alienware bios. I can find on web a some bios password warnings. What is with this ?

Thank you for your help

Emil