Hi all,
I'm going to try to get as specific as possible for you. I'm no computer wiz so please be gentle.
I have a Sony Vaio laptop, VGN-AR630OE.
Originally installed RAM is 2GB, 2X 1GB, DDR2, PC2 5300. My specs say I can upgrade to 4GB.
Running Vista Home Premium 32bit.
North Bridge Intel Crestline-PM PM965
Supported Memory Types DDR2-533 SDRAM, DDR2-667 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Amount 4 GB
Memory Slots
DRAM Slot #1 1 GB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
DRAM Slot #2 1 GB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Version R105038
Don't know if you need more info then that.
I bought 4GB, 2X DDR2 PC2-5300, 667 MHz of Kingston RAM.
Compatible
667MHz (5300), 533MHZ (PC2-4200), 400MHZ (PC2-3200)
I removed my old RAM, installed the new RAM, made sure it was seated properly and when I clsed up and started it up my operating system won't start. Nothing at all. No beeps, no errors...nada!
I reinstalled my 2GB and starts up fine.
I don't really know about updating the BIOS. I did search the intel site but seem to not get a real answer, or one that I understand. Do I have to go in the BIOS and change something???
Checked Kinston site and the modules are 100% compatible with my laptop. Sony's tech support doesn't know, of course.
Thanks!
I'm going to try to get as specific as possible for you. I'm no computer wiz so please be gentle.
I have a Sony Vaio laptop, VGN-AR630OE.
Originally installed RAM is 2GB, 2X 1GB, DDR2, PC2 5300. My specs say I can upgrade to 4GB.
Running Vista Home Premium 32bit.
North Bridge Intel Crestline-PM PM965
Supported Memory Types DDR2-533 SDRAM, DDR2-667 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Amount 4 GB
Memory Slots
DRAM Slot #1 1 GB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
DRAM Slot #2 1 GB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Version R105038
Don't know if you need more info then that.
I bought 4GB, 2X DDR2 PC2-5300, 667 MHz of Kingston RAM.
Compatible
667MHz (5300), 533MHZ (PC2-4200), 400MHZ (PC2-3200)
I removed my old RAM, installed the new RAM, made sure it was seated properly and when I clsed up and started it up my operating system won't start. Nothing at all. No beeps, no errors...nada!
I reinstalled my 2GB and starts up fine.
I don't really know about updating the BIOS. I did search the intel site but seem to not get a real answer, or one that I understand. Do I have to go in the BIOS and change something???
Checked Kinston site and the modules are 100% compatible with my laptop. Sony's tech support doesn't know, of course.
Thanks!
