Satellite L450: upgrade RAM: BIOS shows 8 GB, Win 2 GB

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• Upgrade memory satellite A110-103 - the Bios shows only 1 GB of RAM

  {color: #000000} Dear Forum Toshiba,

  I own a Toshiba Satellite A110-103 (PSABE6) bought in 2006 of the Belgium.
  I have trouble about an upgrade of RAM for this laptop. The laptop was originally a Samsung 512 MB of RAM.
  I tried to upgrade the RAM to its maximum capaity supported 2 GB.
  I bought and installed 2 Kingstone SODIMM 1 GB Value Ram DDR2 PC2 4300 units compatible with the laptop, but

  in the BIOS, I see only 1 GB of RAM.
  I tested each RAM separately and they work very well. The problem is that when I install in my

  locations of the laptop, my BIOS sees no Ram.Instead 2 GB 2 GB, it shows only 1 GB. I updated my BIOS for more later

  version 1.70 (for XP), but the laptop continues to show only 1 GB.

  I tested the RAM separately:
  -inserted only 1 stick in the drive and the pc started ok showing 1 GB of RAM
  -then I inserted the same stick in another location and it also worked well showing 1 GB of RAM
  - then I checked another unit of the RAM in the same way and worked well
  -When I try to put 1 GB of Ram and the old 512 MB RAm the BIOS correctly showed the new value of 1.5 GB
  -i also checked the other 1 GB of ram and the old 512 MB of ram and showed good again in the Bios with the value of 1.5 GB
  - but when I tried to put the 2 ram set units to obtain the BIOS only detected 1 GB 2 GB.

  Here's the description detailed 1 GB modules that I try to install:

  SLOT #1
  The module size: 1024
  Band Max bandwidth: PC2-4300(266Mhz)
  Manufacturer: Kingston
  Reference number: 9905293 - 0.14A00LF
  Serial number: 6ACC0C46
  Frequency: 200-266
  CASE # standby time: 3,0-4,0
  RAS # for CASE #: 3-4
  Tras:9 - 12
  TRC: 12-16
  Voltage: 1, 8V - 1, 8V

  SLOT #2
  The module size: 1024
  Band Max bandwidth: PC2-4300(266Mhz)
  Manufacturer: Kingston
  Serial number: AD0CCE10
  Frequency: 200-266
  CASE # standby time: 3,0-4,0
  RAS # for CASE #: 3-4
  Tras:9 - 12
  TRC: 12-16
  Voltage: 1, 8V - 1, 8V

  What should I do?
  Help, please!

  It IS concerning.
  Marius Militarescu

  [email protected]

  {color}

  I think the problem is that the two s of RAM are not compatible, but it is not explained to me because use you two identical modules.

  In your case I return the RAM to the computer dealer and say the modules work together in your notebook, but your laptop definitely supports 2 GB of RAM.

  I think that there is no other way because you have updated your BIOS to the latest version.
  Here is the part number for RAM Toshiba compatible:
  1 GB OF DDR2 400/533 (PA3411U-1M1G)

• Satellite L655 - upgrade RAM causes the system crash

  I bought and inserted 2 RAM Kingston 4 GB chips. When I boot the Windows and Ubuntu 14.04 (I have a dual boot) fails.

  If I run a test memory Ubuntu start menu, the system hangs.

  I put the old RAM and all is well.

  To resolve this problem, I tried upgrading the BIOS firmware using the software available on the Toshiba site, but it gives me an error saying that the battery must be fully charged and the power adapter is connected. A fully charged battery with the charger plugged still gives the same error. I replaced the battery, which was old and lasted 5 minutes, but the error remains on the upgrade of the bios.

  Any ideas what could be causing this would be appreciated.

  Can I get hold of a BIOS upgrade CD ISO which does not check the status of the battery and the charger? I promise you I will not let the of of the machine while upgrading the bios is going forward!

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  At first, I must say that updating the BIOS won't help you any. Many people think that the update of the BIOS is a kind of "quick fix" for different questions.
  In my opinion there must be a compatibility problem. Did you buy the memory right modules approved for your system?

  I don't know what 665 do you have exactly, but I think that you need the modules of DDR3 - 1066 MHz and 4 GB of RAM has part number PA3677U-1M4G.

• Satellite A300D - upgrade RAM

  I bought a Satellite A300D PSAH8A 01K00H of a site affiliated with ebay.
  The laptop had some problems of virtual memory, but has not been slow etc.
  What is the maximum ram that can hold my laptop? don't know what other information is needed but will stick around and answer to this thread, thanks.

  I couldn't find a specification for your model of laptop but I ve compared to European models A300D and each of them can be upgraded up to 4 GB of RAM so I think you can use it too.

  As verification of Rams compatible 2 GB
  2 GB DDR2-667-PA3513U-1M2G

  2 GB DDR2-800-PA3669U-1M2G

• Upgrade RAM & BIOS on Sam 2800

  Hello! On my Satellite 2800 400 Max my RAM is 192 M.
  The BIOS is now upgrated (BIOS 2.00)
  Is it possible to increase the RAM up to 192 now? Thank you

  Hello

  Sorry but you are already using the maximum memory. You can try, but I put t believe that the BIOS update can change it.

• Satellite A665-S6059 - RAM / BIOS problems

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  When starting, the toshiba start screen came, became black and repeat the cycle until that I turned off the laptop. I had to put one of chips DDR3-8500 2 GB in the first ram slot to mount the system to boot in windows. A chip of 4 GB DDR3 10600 is in slot 2. BIOS and windows says I have 6 GB of ram.

  I just can't understand why the chips of 2 x 4 GB will not start. Is this a BIOS error? In slot 2 for separate boots, the two sets of 4GB of ram chip.

  It's going to be a fix for this problem? I noticed that there is a way to solve the problem of card WiFi, and the strange changed between power supply and battery from the hearts of video card power.

  Hello

  Purchased modules memory compatible one fron authoriezd service provider or what you have bought exactly modules?

  For me, it looks like this new modules are not compatible, so they don t run in mode dual channel on your mobile phone. This means that you need other modules.

  I would recommend modules to an authorized service provider or some modules of high quality of Kingston, for example.

• Satellite A30 - upgrade RAM

  Hello

  I was wondering if it is possible to get an upgrade of ram for my A30? I have an extension connector. If so, where can you offer me that I buy it from?

  Thank you!

  Tom Ward
  Cambridge, UK

  Hello

  You can buy the ram modules where you want, but be sure that these modules are supported and compatible.
  Do you know which module you use?
  If this isn't the case, I found a nice info site:
  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=7241&ft=m&St=3

  According to this site, you can use PC2100 200 pin SODIMM (266 MHz) DDR modules.
  From my experience, you must order a Kingston or Toshiba modules because the performance is very good. Don t trust the market good memory modules as these modules are no piece of name with bad quality and performance

• Satellite M110 - upgrade RAM and a maximum capacity

  I have a Satellite M110 and want to update the RAM as much as possible. It has the RAM of origin of the plant. The manual give me model numbers of memory depending on the model of the computer - that is to say either PC2-4200 or PC2-5300. How can I say that I have? I am not either of these numbers anywhere. 1 GB is the more RAM will have this computer?

  Hi lenore104,

  The maximum RAM capacity is also related to the chipset. In addition the maximum RAM capacity can be found in the user manual.
  Did you find this information?

  The specifications of the memory modules, you can find on the memory module itself. So if you remove the module memory current you should see a sticker on it with technical information such as PC2-4200.

  If you post the exact model of the laptop number, we can search the Web from Toshiba site for maximum capacity.

• Satellite S300CDS - upgrade RAM

  Is it possible to increase the RAM in this model - and how is it easy to complete?

  Hello

  Well, as far as I know it s a very old notebook. This unit was delivered 7-8 years ago. However, I found information that you can upgrade the memory for max 144 MB. In addition, the compatible memory modules are:

  PA2039U 16 MB
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  I hope that this info is a little help for you

  Good bye

• Satellite A500-149: new BIOS update 2.00 - winning would solve issue lighting

  Hello

  I need help because I have a toshiba A500-149, but the keyboard lights work not (FN + Z).
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  This new victory of update 2.00 solve this problem?

  Is this upgrate secure?

  > This new victory of update 2.00 solve this problem?
  Question: Lighting of the keyboard work on the first day of purchase?

  If so, the question is not related to the BIOS.

  Second: the lighting can be turned on and off in the BIOS.
  Have you checked the settings there?

  Third: have you checked something in the software?
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• Satellite Pro L20 PSL2YE: 1 GB Ram upgrade does not show in the Bios

  I just bought a 1 GB mem stick samsung 4200 s 533 mhz for my L20.
  It does not show in the Bios or in the main menu in Device Manager, but it shows in cpu - z and pz Assistant 2007.

  I am very confused, and upgrade the bios on toshibas website does not include one for the base PSL2YE L20.
  I wonder if all the bios upgrades L20 will work with my machine.

  any help would be great because I am so confused,

  Hello

  If you already have a biosupdate on your machine? It s a bit confusing that you´re confused since I was wondering what do you say with
  "toshibas Web site does not include one for the base PSL2YE L20". Do you mean the bios?

  Please give some feedback.

  P.s.: you can also try this site for a biosupdate:
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  Maybe you will find something.

• Upgrading RAM in Satellite L30-105

  Hello

  I need to update my RAM that Vista is slow _painfully_ in standard. My machine is supposed to have 1 GB of RAM but Windows System info and my BIOS show 894MB?
  This does not coincide with the 2 x 512 listed as my hardware... I'm confused!

  Can you recommend a 2 GB upgrade provider that supports DDR2 (533 mhz)? Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of before upgrading the RAM for a L30-105?

  Thank you

  Mark

  Please, do not waste the time of the users of the forum, just take a look at the last 10-15 pages of the forum "Satellite L Series. Just check the subjects on the L30 series, and I'm sure that you find the answers. There are many topics on these problems, and it takes only 5-10 minutes to find the answers. I recommend the use of the advanced Forum search option. Thank you.

• Re: Satellite A100-667 - RAM and CPU upgrade

  Hi all, I am considering upgrading RAM on my * SATELLITE A100-667 * (PSAARE-02700DIT). Is anyone know the maximum amount of ram I can install it? What clock is supported? (553, 667...)

  And what about CPU? The laptop comes with an Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz on Intel i945PM chipset.

  Thanks in advance for any information.

  P.

  Hello

  I think that you should also check your RAM upgrades for user manuals. As far as I know that you can upgrade your laptop with 4 GB of RAM. Therefore, you can use DDR2-533 modules. You buy from an authorized service provider or Kingston modules also recommendable.

  Upgrading the CPU is not supported. BIOS and motherboard are tested only with the preinstalled CPU.
  Also check similar discussions on this issue.

• Satellite M40X-189 - who to upgrade RAM?

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  I think the upgrade of my toshiba satellite M40X - 189 Ram I need is KTT3311A but I found some on ebay with model KTT3311 (A is missing) and I was wondering if the two are the same?

  Thank you

  Hello

  I checked Kingston website, because there you can search for compatible modules on satellite M40X-189.
  Did you do that too?

  It shows the following compatible modules:
  KTT3311A/512 512 MB SO-DIMM (915)
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  Son in your case, I would buy these modules! ;)

• Satellite A100-386 - how to upgrade the BIOS?

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  I wanted just to update my old Satellite A100-386 with 4 GB of RAM (2x2gb Crucial) instead of 1 GB, as I am now running Windows7 Pro 64 bit instead of the original XP 32.

  I read that I had to upgrade the BIOS as mine is v2.00. So, I downloaded the last of them.
  It seems to be an automatic upgrade of BIOS (S10V600.exe) as mentioned on the site Web of Toshiba.
  But when hit the .exe, I have a box of error message saying:
  "LOADPEDRV. "EXE: could not start the service.

  My question is: do I have to be 32-bit OS to run the upgrade of the automatic BIOS or is it possible to Flash the BIOS with a Windows7 64 bit OS run?

  Thanks a lot for all answer as I found no 'how to' in search on this forum.

  Best regards
  François

  Hi FPSim,

  Who said that you need to update the BIOS to upgrade RAM? The maximum RAM capacity depends on the motherboard and chipset and not BIOS.

  Official website of Toshiba, I have seen that the model supports 4 GB of RAM so the BIOS update is not necessary. Increase the RAM and everything is ok.