the specs says up to 8GB memory, can I actually install a single stick of 8GB to go along with the onboard 4GB memory, will it recognize as 12GB?
1400589
I added 4Gb to bring my total up to 8gb. Don't think it would accommodate 8gb stick.
598256
Yes. make sure to go through the memory confciguration process after restarts or go into ur BIOS. Should run 20% better on each stick u install. have a nice day.
2067072
Shouldn't be a problem, just purchase another 8gb stick. Also agree with the other answer an ssd is a much better way to upgrade this notebook. I talk about this in my review. About the other answer though, he/she indicates two ram slots are in use. At least in mine it came with one 8gb stick instead of two 4gb sticks.
16606
Yes this will work. It will be downgraded to the slowest memory you have in your machine. You will have to install the slower memory in the first slots and the faster memory in the next slots. Otherwise you will only see the first slot memory. Their memory is good as I have 12 gig in various machine's for over 2 years now and no trouble. I highly recommend them.
1138910
Hi, this comes with 2 slots filled with a 2GB stick in each. It says max 4GB because that's all we tested/certified it for; however it should be able to run with 8gb without issue. Though two 4GB sticks of RAM will definitely set you back a few dollars.
2067075
HI, I checked my manual and it says that you may install 4 gigs in each slot. 8 gigs total.Dan
1506630
1 4GB kit would max the ram capacity in theory, but you can add a 8GB and make the system 12GB. I have seen this work and Windows recognizes this with no problem. Apparently the empty slot can accommodate max 8GB. The system has one empty slot.
2067077
you can use the single 8GB stick. As mentioned elsewhere, it will probably run a bit faster with 2 sticks of 4 (as long as you aren't using slower memory).
465122
I installed this stick in my 1005ha. System works fine but under systems properties it still shows .99 gb of ram. Can anyone tell me why am I not seeing 2gb?
2002477
According to other answers, It will support up to 8GB of RAM; however, I'm not sure how it's presently configured. My guess would be 2-2GB sticks, in which case you might need to replace them both if you want to go the max.
951951
If you're asking if you can use the one 4gb that comes with it along with a single 8gb stick I would guess that you could possibly do that. However, its going to be a crap shoot as to whether they'll work together. Even matching manufacturer and speed doesn't guarantee it will work correctly all the time. I would suggest just getting a matched set. I went with a higher performance 1866mhz, which definitely wouldn't work with the stock, otherwise I'd give it a shot to see if its possible for you, but either way my recommendation would be to just spend the extra money to avoid issues.
1441166
Yes. I have a 4GB installed in mine. You should go into "settings" and set it so that aps get installed onto the memory card as to not hog all of what little on board memory there is.
1050102
Yes-8240pin it will hold 8x4gb sticks. I wouldn't buy this board, tons of issues with it. The Bios has been revised so many times(4-5) and its still broken.....
548632
I am using two eight gig sticks, but I do know that it is indeed compatible with eight gig sticks as well. It's a great motherboard, by the way. Couldn't be happier.
46002
Yup, you just have to buy the two 8GB ram sticks and replace the two 4GB ram sticks currently in the computer. However, there are only 2 RAM slots, so you wont be able to have four 4GB sticks, but instead 2 8GB RAM sticks
2253458
It can take 8GB total..4GB per slot...Must Use a 64-bit operating system to see the full 8GB of ram.. Be sure you have a compatible CPU..it only takes 65 watt processors...Good Luck!!
351436
Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!