06-25-2007, 09:48 PM
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5550i now supports 4 Gigs of memory
On the AW website it states that the 5550i now supports 4 gigs of memory. I wonder if you need a Bios update to enable this?
I've checked the website support section but there are no new updates yet.
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07-08-2007, 08:41 PM
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I ordered 4 gigs of memory from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=4GB+(2+x+2GB) (got the PNY) Will be installing it and flashing the BIOS on Wednesday. Im running Vista Ultimate 64 BIT on my m5550 (see sig). Will post first hand impressions of going from 2 gigs to 4 gigs on wednesday or thursday.
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07-08-2007, 08:58 PM
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07-08-2007, 09:21 PM
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07-08-2007, 10:25 PM
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Just flashed BIOS to 2.07W.
Not at home, will install ram wednesday (Asia time) and have a report on Thursday about 2 gigs vs 4 gigs, and operting under Vista Ultimate 32 vs Vista Ultimate 64.
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bios
Need Help!!!
Can somebody help me. My alienware notebook is a second hand and I can not download bios updates from my hive. Can somebody send me the latest bios update on my e-mail: stunkata@abv.bg please. thanks |
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