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    MSI 1029 memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by agarde, Dec 13, 2005.

  1. agarde

    agarde Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    I have a MSI 1029 with 512 stick of ram. I was wondering what type of memory is most compatable and if it will take a 1 GB stick of ram with a 512 stick already in it.

    thanx
    agarde
     
    agarde, Dec 13, 2005
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  2. scoot1212

    scoot1212 Notebook Consultant

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    what speed is your current ram and what bios version do you have? i have 1 512 kingmax ddr 333 and 1 1 gig kingmax ddr 333 running bios 2.50 at 333. works great for me.
    scott
     
    scoot1212, Dec 14, 2005
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    Rufus98687 Notebook Enthusiast

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    About your driver problem on the "other" forum scoot... use Omega 2.6.61 (Cat 5.8).. Sorry about the hijack. I've heard 2x 512 works at DDR 400, but 2x 1gb still doesn't.
     
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    not sure but i think it's only 2 1 gigs at ddr400 that have the problem. i don't have another 1 gig to test with.
    scott
     
    scoot1212, Dec 14, 2005
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  5. agarde

    agarde Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have BIOS version 2.3 updated on 7/15 and my memory is a stick of Corsair 512mb DDR 400. But how do i check how fast my system is using the memory?
     
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    You should update the BIOS to the latest version if you will be using any combination of DDR400 sticks. The current version is 2.50 and it is downloadable from MSI's web site.
     
    unleaded, Dec 14, 2005
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