Portege R500 - RAM and disk SSD upgrade

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• HP Pavilion Notebook 15-199sa: can I install more RAM and an SSD at the same time?

  Hello

  I have a HP Pavilion Notebook 15-p199sa I would like to be updated by installing an additional 8 GB of RAM and an SSD.

  I could do both at the same time, or it would be more advisable to do one at a time?

  Usually, I'd do one at a time, but take it apart the laptop and remove the motherboard are quite a job! I have a Ph D in breaking things and I know that if I take the laptop part twice then nothing good will come of it.

  I was considering also put the current HARD disk in the optical drive, but somewhere in the 20 pages of comments to this thread deals UK it is written the header on the motherboard for the DVD player is only SATA I - someone has a I experience to put a HDD in SATA optical drive? (or did someone knows if the header is really SATA I - the manual does not say).

  Otherwise, I could put the existing 1.5 TB of HARD drive in an external enclosure and connect it to a USB 3.0 port. The manual says to connect external drives to these ports is OK but it does not have all the features - would it be a good idea to use a powered USB 3.0 hub or a powered external case? (rather than using the bus power).

  Uh, that's all for now, I think

  John latter

  Hello

  Nothing prevents you to do both at the same time. I have half a dozen old records HARD in USB 3.0, USB 2.0 external enclosures and they work fine. They work on all of my laptops and more comfort than those who have power supplies (much smaller than now).

  Kind regards.

• msmpeg2vdec.dll explorer.exe is originally to use all my RAM and disk i/o

  Hello

  When opening some folders (just by clicking on the file in a different folder is causing the problem too) that contain media files on my system it causes explorer.exe use all my RAM and max on my disk i/o.

  Process using explore and RamMap I see that msmpeg2vdec.dll on my system is causing explorer.exe use all my RAM and disk i/o.

  RamMap using I see the entire file 6 GB + is attempted to be loaded into memory to live. :(

  Full stack of the msmpeg2vdec.dll! Live ThreadedDecode wire then it tries to load the file into memory:

  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiSwapContext + 0x7a
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiCommitThreadWait + 0x1d2
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KeWaitForSingleObject + 0x19f
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiSuspendThread + 0 x 74
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiDeliverApc + 0 x 211
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiCommitThreadWait + 0x3dd
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KeWaitForMultipleObjects + 0 x 271
  Ntoskrnl.exe! ObpWaitForMultipleObjects + 0 x 294
  Ntoskrnl.exe! NtWaitForMultipleObjects + 0xe5
  Ntoskrnl.exe! KiSystemServiceCopyEnd + 0x13
  ntdll.dll. ZwWaitForMultipleObjects + 0xa
  KERNELBASE.dll! WaitForMultipleObjectsEx + 0xe8
  Kernel32.dll! WaitForMultipleObjects + 0xb0
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! CMFSampleList::WaitForMoreData + 0x2e
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! CH264DecoderSoftware::GetDataFromStream + 0xc2
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! CCoreH264Decoder::GetMoreData + 0x4d
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! GlobalGetMoreData + 0x13
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! getMoreData + 0x1e8
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! GetAnnexbNALUNoEncrypt + 0x33d
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! Parse_One_Slice_Nalu + 0xae
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! Parse_Nalu_Till_Meet_New_Pic + 0x5d
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  msmpeg2vdec.dll! StageExecute_PED + 0 x 91
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! TaskScheduler_FindAndExecuteTask + 0x12c
  msmpeg2vdec.dll! ThreadedDecode + 0 x 92
  Kernel32.dll! BaseThreadInitThunk + 0xd
  ntdll.dll. RtlUserThreadStart + 0x1d

  I know it's the msmpeg2vdec.dll! ThreadedDecode thread because if I hang just this thread into explorer.exe it stops the disk i/o and freezes at some current RAM usage, it should be. And if I kill the thread all my RAM is released.

  Oddly enough I can open the file just fine itself very well in an application and have no question also. Only when you try to display the file in the Explorer himself this problem occurs.

  Thanks for the help,

  Will be

  PS: Why does my mouse cursor disappeared when editing this post? Boring!

  It looks like the Explorer tent to generate preview thumbnails of the videos. You can try to disable the genration of the thumbnails in the options of Solution Explorer. Now, the Explorer shows only the icon.

  André

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• Upgrade RAM and disk on Tecra 8000

  I have a toshiba tecra 8000 p2 266 mhz, 64 MB, 6 GB HD.

  My question is I want to upgrade the ram and hard drive. can someone tell me what is the maximum I can put in my laptop. IM aiming for a 256 RAM and 40 GB HARD drive... I want to upgrade the processor, but I don't think it would be possible. If Yes please let me know what is the maximum.

  Thank you guys

  Hello

  I found information that your device can handle with max 256 MB and compatible module unit Pentium II are:
  PA2060U 32 MB
  PA2061U 64 MB
  PA2062U 128 MB

  For user who have the Pentium III unit I'll also post this compatible module are:
  PC100 128 MB (PA3005U)
  PC100 64 MB (PA3004U)
  PC100 32 MB (PA3003U)

  HARD drive upgrade is always a little more problematic because of the maximum capacity that will be recognized correctly, but I assume you can use up to 20 GB of HARD disk without problem.
  Sorry, but I didn? t find accurate information about it.

  Good bye

• Portege R500-11Z: recovery disk to help prepare a new HARD drive

  I bought a new hard drive (SSD) for my R500-11Z and I put in an envelope with the USB cable before installation - I want to be able to format the drive and create a new copy of Windows XP before you get out of my existing hard drive.

  I'm looking for ways to use the recovery disk and it SEEMS that it should be possible... EXCEPT...

  I discovered that on the recovery disk there is an executable called recoUNPACK in the Tools folder, which should, in theory, restore the contents of the disc to the hard drive. However, because the new hard drive is plugged into my existing XP set up, he gets a folder called System Volume Information written in it. The presence of this file causes the recoUNPACK to fail. He gets, at 59%, every time, and then survey the error - System Volume Information already exists.

  Any person proposing the deletion of the folder should consider their knowledge of the XP - there is no way to do this, ask Mr. Google if you don't believe me. I also tried this with full of this folder write permissions so that, in theory, could replace recoUNPACK...

  I would be very grateful if someone knows a way of "forcing" crush the System Volume information folder or another way to 'restore' the recovery of my new hard drive disk (other that disassemble the laptop and substitute physically the disc!).

  I have reviewed various options for establishing a USB bootable drive, but as I will adapt it in my laptop I don't want running all versions of XP - so using the recovery disc supplied with my odd R500. All bootable USB I can find only programs, fat32 format, and I would stay in NTFS...

  And the reason why I want to do it this way, it is that I want to continue to use my existing hard drive until the news is ready - its supposed to be an effective way to work... but so far the time wasted, trying to restore the disks could have been better spent undoing the screws on the rear of the machine!

  Thanks in advance

  > However, because the new hard drive is plugged into my existing XP set up, he gets a folder called System Volume Information written in it. The presence of this file causes the recoUNPACK to fail. He gets, at 59%, every time and then lift the error - System Volume Information already exists

  Hmm the right path and the letter of the partition or volume entitled did you use?

  As far as I know that the command should show something like this:

  + recounpack.exe d:\imagename.tpa z: f +.

  (z: is the letter of your external USB drive and may be different in your case)

• What is the difference between Portege R500-121 and R500-11z

  Hello

  What difference is between model Portege R500-121 3 G and R500-11z?

  Thank you

  The two supports of laptops:

  PROCESSOR - INTEL CORE 2 DUO U7700 (1.33 GHZ) PROCESSOR
  GPU - INTEL 945GMS
  DISK HARD - 160 GB (5400 RPM) SATA
  FINGERPRINTSENSOR
  11 a/G/N INTEL wireless network card

  And the only difference is that R500-11Z does not support the * module * 3 g!

• Portege R500 - compatibility with Intel SSD 320 160 GB

  I installed an Intel 320 160 GB SSD in my Portege R500 (PPR50E).
  However, the BIOS does not detect the new drive. I updated the BIOS to the 1.60WIN version, the most recent that I found, but the drive is still not detected.

  Is there a possible solution? Or I need to take the drive?
  Thanks for any help

  It must be a problem of compatibility so I don't think you can force Portege to recognize this SSD.
  I'm afraid there is nothing you can do about m.

• Portege R500 - Powerpoint and dual head video card

  Urgent! I have a presentation to do tomorrow.

  Anyone know if the Portege R500 has a dual head video card so that Powerpoint can be used in presenter view. That is to say, the notes show on laptop and external display or via a projector presentation?

  I put t know what you mean exactly with dual head video card but the Portege R500 may be connected to the projector too.
  You could extend your desktop on the projector by using the FN + F5 key combination and could spend the PowerPoint on the extended desktop.
  This should also work.

• Pavilion g6 - 2217cl: the HP Pavilion g6 - 2217cl RAM and CPU/GPU upgrade

  Hey there, I am looking to upgrade the RAM and CPU/GPU on my G6 Pavilion. Here's my current characteristics;

  Laptop model: HP Pavilion G6 - 2217cl

  Operating system: Windows 10 family (x 64)

  Current RAM: 6 GB (used 2 slots)

  CPU/GPU: AMD A8 - 4500 APU with Radeon HD graphics card

  What are the possibilities should I upgrade?

  If more information is needed, I'll be happy to provide.

  It supports up to 8 GB of memory and the processor can be upgraded to a 10 - 4600M. Here is the Manual:

  Manual

  There is no video card to upgrade, but for the models of series AMD A video is contained in the processor itself and an upgrade of the processor also carries with it an upgrade for HD 7640 G HD 7660 G video. It's light but a bit noticeable and clock speed go from 2.8 ghz to 3.2 ghz, which is not huge but noticeable. Memory is a DDR3-1600 module, and you can replace your 2 gig with a 4 gig to spend 6 to 8.

  Memory upgrade is as easy as... CPU/APU don't upgrade not so much.

  4 GB PC3 12800 1600 MHz shared 641369-001

  http://www.Amazon.com/HP-641369-001-1600Mhz-PC3-12800-memory/DP/B008L325TW?ie=UTF8 & Keywords = 641369-001 & qid = 1465472116 & ref_ = sr_1_2 & SR = 8-2

  If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.

• Upgrade memory and disk SSD Qosmio F50-108

  Hello!

  After 3 years, I decided to upgrade my [Qosmio F50 | http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=EU&PRODUCT_ID=1 055727 & DISC_MODEL = 1] new SSD and additional memory.

  With a drive, I'm pretty well agreed the [Intel 320 120 GB SSD | http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/solid-state-drives/solid-state-drives-320-series.html], unless you recommend something different maybe?

  But I have the problem before deciding what size memory to take. Now, I 3 072 (2 048 + 1 024) MB DDR2 (800 MHz), and CPU - z says it runs in mode dual channel with timings 6-6-6-18(on memory stick it says 6-6-6-12?). I watched [Patriot DDR2 SO-DIMM 4 GB 800 MHz | 787 http://patriotmemory.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=3&catid=33&prodgroupid=59&id= & type = 5], and he said just in time of latency case 6. I have not found on the internet what timings there so I have a question:

  If I buy 1 (one) memory stick (Patriot) and replace it with 1 GB stick in laptop, old 2 GB + 4 GB new work in dual channel, or do I have to buy 2 x 4 GB (Patriot)?

  If this does not work, you rather 6 GB with channel single or dual channel 4 GB.

  Thanks for all the answers!

  > I pretty much agreed with drive, Intel 320 120 GB SSD, unless you recommend something different maybe?

  I think it shouldn't be a big problem with the compatibility because the HARD disk controller supports the SATA interface and the SATA SSD drive should also be compatible.

  > If I buy 1 (one) memory stick (Patriot) and replace it with 1 GB stick in laptop, old 2 GB + 4 GB new work in dual channel, or do I have to buy 2 x 4 GB (Patriot)?

  Dual Channel does not require two execatly the same memory modules.

  So, theoretically, you can use a module of RAM 2 GB and 4 GB RAM module.
  I advise to use 4 GB of RAM in A slot and 2 GB of RAM in slot B

  But the two modules must supports the same speed (800 Mhz), otherwise the module more quickly would be pointing down.

• Portege R500 - after what ODD hardware upgrade will not read

  Recently, I bought a vintage 2008 Toshiba R500-11Z laptop ultraportable. He needed a new keyboard, because most of the keys are dead, so I bought a new replacement (exact same keyboard, an eBay seller). I also decided to give a new breath of life by installing a SSD drive. The old keyboard was attached to the frame with some sort of sticky back plastic, which is not reusable, so for the new keyboard, I used a strong adhesive tape double-sided. Before you screw the plastic rear landing gear I installed Windows 7, with the loosely adapted landing gear up. Installation of Windows is complete and everything seemed fine. After screwing in the landing gear, I discovered that optics player his original "open-top" mat * a DVD-RAM UJ - 844-S would not read disks. He just made a noise 3 times but does not spin then upward as it normally would. Drive is visible in Explorer solutions and Device Manager.

  After unscrewing the undercarriage, the relocation of the optical drive and rescrewing several times, I was not able to get the optical drive to play all discs. What I created is that the disc must be catching on the ceiling, thus signalling the reader to turns don't not upward; leaving the screws each side of the lander was allowed to create a gap, so there is more room between the optical drive and the ceiling of the laptop. Disks will then turn upward and Windows AutoPlay will open to them. What I can't work, it's what has changed in regard to the way in which the drive is mounted and its position relative to the ceiling above him. Or if the reader is now trying to turn a corner. There are two blocking screws that hold the drive in place, so that the reader must be at the same place its always been.

  I was wondering if anyone has come across this problem before, and if there is an easy solution. According to me, I hit a wall of bricks on this one!

  Thanks in advance.

  Just to say, after a lot of head scratching, I worked on the problem. I had made a mistake by attaching the clamp metal Assembly at the rear of the optical drive.

  I had screwed the clip outside the Orange connector when he had to be inside (between the optical drive and the orange connector). It seems that it must have pushed the player to place just enough to prevent it from functioning properly.

• Memory and disk HARD upgrade question - Satellite 5200 801

  Hi all

  I really need your help to upgrade my toshiba Satellite 5200 801 (model: PS520E-31P1D-EN), basically it's the version specification factory (technical instructions on the link below)
  http://www.cwrose.de/Toshiba/S5200.html

  What I want is to get faster internal memory, you can buy for this model (currently I have two default 256 mb DDR 266 MHz CL2.5 memory sticks). Will probably do a gig of memory (I could have more, but it depends on the price).
  As well, I want to spend the HD to 160 gig (about), as well as get a faster hard drive then the current 60gig 4200 RPM Hitachi HD (as soon as possible for the specifications of my laptop).

  Anyone know what would be the best option?

  Someone said that it would cost all under 100 (that would be cool), but I don't know anything about the compatibility of different companies etc.
  Can anyone recommend what equipment... .and where * I hope that ebay or studs :)
  I need to go to get this sorted out

  PS:
  FYI, I mostly use the laptop for graphic design, video, and the interwebz.

  Thanks for any help you can give!
  Andy123n

  Hello

  You can upgrade the Satellite 5200 801 memory and HARD drive.
  S for laptop computer memory can be improved up to 1 GB of RAM. So you can use 2 x 512 MB PC2100 DDR - RAM modules.

  Check this link 5200-801 Satellite:
  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=6116&ft=m&St=3

  In my opinion, you can use the modules of memory from different manufacturers, but the module must support these specifications: 200-Pin PC2100 (266 MHz) DDR SODIMM
  I suppose you could also use a 400 Mhz because the laptop supports a 400 Mhz FSB too.

  I think that an upgrade of the IDE 160 GB HARD disk is not possible. To my knowledge, the BIOS can support such massive size of the HARD drive. But this is only my personal opinion. If I was you I would try a smaller HDD like 100 GB or 120 GB.

  Concerning

• The RAM and HARD drive upgrade

  Hello

  I put my laptop, at level

  8.1 Windows 64-bit, Intel Core i7-4700MP @ 2.40 GHz

  Currently 12 GB of Ram - 8 GB & 4 GB Kingston DDR3

  Currently 1 TB Toshiba HDD
  http://storage.Toshiba.EU/CMS/en/HDD/computing/product_detail.jsp?ProductID=409

  I'm looking to upgrade the 4 GB of RAM to a 8 GB, I just don't know how many pins each room has. Any guidance where to find this without disassembling the machine would be very handy! -I think it's a 204pin?

  Also looking to add a second hard drive on my machine, what is the maximum size that can take this laptop? Ideally I'd like an another 1 TB HDD (same brand) than my current. Is this possible? Then the hard drives of 1 TB overprinting two system?

  EDIT: Is it possible to have the other as an SSD? Although that can't really benefits to have as a slave instead of a master drive.

  Thank you very much

  Dan

  Hello

  Manual - Page 2

  Plug

  RAM: Yes, 204pin SODIMM SDRAM desired. You can buy the memory stick to the exact configuration & preference even brand that is already installed on your computer laptop & listed in the service manual, so that it works correctly.

  Configuration of the RAM: 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz PC3L-12800 1.35v SODIMM SDRAM

  Run this tool to know the configuration & Details of RAM already installed.

  Page 51 details the procedure of replacement, fairly simple.

  HDD: According to the manual, it has double drive HARD support. You can put another 1 TB 2.5 inch 9.5 mm SATA HDD. You can buy additonal material of hard drive Kit (HP PRTs number: 720237-001) to install on secondary Bay for data storage.

  I would have preferred a faster 7200 RPM HARD drive with the cache higher like this , if you want more storage.

  Alternatively, you can replace the current HDD with SSD of similar form factor (2.5 inches SATA 7 mm or 9.5 mm thick) and make as boot drive by moving the drive toward SSD HARD integer before replacement & put old HDD to secondary storage Bay. SSD would defintely thrust upward performance drastically, but they are expensive - I would say worth the cost.

  Page 48-50 details the replacement procedure. Its relatively simple to do.

  Concerning

  Visruth

• Compaq Presario C731TU: RAM and CPU max UPGRADE Presario C731tu chipset GLS960 cpusocket PPGA478 RAM and CPU max UPGRADE

  Hi all!

  I have a Compaq Presario C731TU I absolutely need to upgrade its opportunities top of page. I discovered that he could run processor family Intel core 2 duo, and celeron family, that sounds really good!

  Then consulted taken PPGA478 processors on the site of intel with their processor feature filter (http://ark.intel.com/search/advanced?s=t&FamilyText=Legacy%20Intel%C2%AE%20Core%E2%84%A22%20Processo...)   the best option seems to be Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9500 (2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 6 MB Cache).

  My question is:

  Is there another cpu option better? Inside of a forum, I read that it can withstand up to Intel C2D T9xxx family but after T9500 (e.g. T9600 or T9900) taking turns into PGA478 and not PPGA478. What is the difference between PPGA478 and PGA478? are they the same or not?

  Are there limits on the CPU with the BIOS upgrade? (mine is upgrated to F34 which should be the latest version)

  About RAM: this laptop should work max 2 GB of ram but in fact I use it with 3 GB of ram (with these config.: 1 GB on the inner slot and 2 GB on the external, the inverse solution does not work, can not guess why), but someone "found a way" to use the 2 banks of 2 GB 4 GB total (and if according with this http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/specupdate/316274.pdf - pag. 19 - should be quite possible) , what ram 2x2gb modules can be accepted if? Help me = S

  Thank you very much in advance!

  I opened the laptop and the chipset inside the computer, wirtten there is an INTEL GL 960 who should manage only 553 mhz FSB... But... I installed inside, as the core 2 duo t9300, which has 800 Mhz FSB and it is fully functional in frequency from 800 Mhz to FSB. Really good news =)

  AIDA 64 tool (former Everest) shows the FSB of GL960 chipset can run on 533, 667 and 800 Mhz frequency.

• Pavilion dv3507ea 64 bits - RAM (and Win 7) upgrade

  Hello, this is a long time since I've posted here... on a backlit keyboard on my dv3507.  The topic is still underway nearly two years later!

  I move to win7 (maybe I should of taken advantage of upgrade offers on this site some time ago).  As well as the upgrade to Win7 I increase the ram.  Currently I have 2048 and mounted a 1024 module - i.e. the two slots in the populous 3507.  I intend to replace the 1024 2048 module to give me 4 GB.  I know the improvement will be negligible, but I'm always happy to throw money at it...

  In the manual of the computer it says it is 6400 667 ddr2 sodimm.  I ran various "analyzers" including crucial and he says that it is 6400 800.  I checked the bios and the HP system tools to see if it tells me that the clock speed of the memory installed but it does not show anywhere.  I don't know whether to believe memory manual crucial analysor tool... and at least 2 other tools who say it is 6400-800.  Only the manual says that it is 6400-667.

  I'm pretty sure that 667 and 800 can be appointed, but with the 800 synchronizing to the slower speed (667).

  Has anyone here upgraded their ram?  If so did you use mixed speeds?  All the problems?  And all the problems on the upgrade of the dv3507ea for Win 7?

  TKS in advance.

  Phil

  Your laptop can be upgraded to windows 7 64 bit without any problems. You can download the drivers for your hardware on here.

  To clear the confusion, in theory, when different speed RAM modules are used, all of the RAM should clock at the speed of the slowest module (usually you can see what kind of limitation only on Intel systems).

  Your laptop supports 667 and 800 Mhz clock speed, and it wouldn't cause a problem if you use mixed speed memory modules but I suggest you use all the same memory sticks with clock even to get optimal performance speeds.