[ltp] problems with memory upgrade

Kfir Lavi linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:58:49 +0200


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On Friday 04 March 2005 14:25, Stefan Blum wrote:
> Hi, I know that this is the linux-tp mailing list (but hey, my X20 runs
> linux!) :)
> Now the X20 has 64mb soldered in and 1 slot for upgrades. It supports 320=
mb
> max. So I bought a 256mb kingston module - however, the notebook only
> recognises a total of 192mb, which means the new module is seen as a 128mb
> module.
> Back to the store, the guy tells me that for IBM-Thinkpads I must use
> special IBM-memory - something about different voltage with the bios...
>
> Did anybody experience similar problems? One should think that once the n=
ew
> module is within the general specifications for the notebook it should
> work...
>
> Cheers and thanks for your help!
>
> Stefan
1. Check if you can upgrade your bios.=20
2. I have tp570 and i bought a special low density module of 256mb. Mybe yo=
u=20
have problem similar to this.
kfir

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