Computers & Tablets

[azgirl71]

Hi I have an ASUS eee pc 900.

Specs: 900 Mhz

           512 MB RAM

          8 GB SSD

          XP version

 It is the purlpe one sold by Target.

I am wanting to change the memory out to 2 GB. I have heard and seen conflicting info on this. I have read that the memory I need is Kingston Technology-2gb PC2-5300 DDR2 is what I need. Howeve, some people said this does not work. They say I mayneed to upgrade the BIOS. I am not sure how to check the BIOS I have.

Any opinions or experience? If I bring my netbook in can we check it right in the store? 

[Starflyer59]

This is the info directly from Kingstons website.

Search Results for: KVR667D2S5/2G

Description:	2GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SODIMM
Detailed Specifications:	Standard 256M X 64 Non-ECC 667MHz 200-pin Unbuffered SODIMM (DDR2, 1.8V, CL5)  (Datasheet)
Mfgr's System P/N's:	N/A
Form Factor:	Memory Module
Pieces/Unit:	1
Warranty:	Lifetime

 

Standard Memory:	512 MB  (Removable)  or 1 GB  (Removable)
Maximum Memory:	2 GB
Expansion:	1 Socket(s)   for SO DIMM 1 Slot   for SecureDigital (SD/SDHC)
CPU & ChipSet:	Intel Atom
Bus Architecture:	Flash - SDHC; Flash - Secure Digital
Mfgr's System P/N's:	N/A

Comments

SDHC cards are featured in three performance classes: SD2 = Class 2 (2 MB/sec minimum data transfer rate) SD4 = Class 4 (4 MB/sec minimum data transfer rate) SD6 = Class 6 (6 MB/sec minimum data transfer rate) Update system BIOS immediately following memory upgrade. Press "F2" to enter BIOS Setup when device is powered on. On the first screen under "System Memory" user should see"Installed Size: 2048MB". Exit BIOS Setup and save changes. If user miss this step, it may be possible that the system configuration information will not be updated and Operating System still shows only 0.99GB of installed RAM.

[azgirl71 · Accepted solution]

Thank you for your help. I ended up going directly to Kingstons site thanks to your post. I did not think of that before

I would have actually purchased the wrong memory according to the memory look up. I order directly through them.

[RealGeorgeW Valued Expert]

Let me know how that works for you. I put 2GB in the 900HD I had, and had nothing but issues with it. I returned the netbook, but I'm still curious.

[azgirl71]

I will let you know. I will have it Tuesday or Weds probably. The one they said to use on Kingston, Best Buy does not sale or I would already have it. KVR667D2S5/2G 

It looks like the same is recommended for yours too. I am not sure what the "Non-ECC" thing is, but maybe that has something to with the compatibility.

   

[Nokia]

ECC is error correction code, or parity checking. Only certain computers can use it.

[azgirl71]

I recieved my 2GB memory today. It works wonderfully! Maybe you should try agin.