topic Re: Memory update problem with vaio notebook PCG-FR315M !! in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152576#M118713 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>This may be a BIOS issue, I have a feeling the FR series a quite old systems (correct me if I'm wrong!). Try a BIOS update, bu be warned they CAN kill your computer should they fail - its very risky but check VAIO-Link for updates (link below).<BR /><BR />Next try reseating the new RAM into the system, and then press F2 repeatedly to access BIOS, then press F9 to restore default settings. Press F10 to save and confirm exiting. The computer will reboot. Allow Windows to start, then check the Memory Reports in the System Properties window (press <FN> + <WINDOWS> + <INSERT> or click Start, Run then type in CONTROL.EXE SYSDM.CPL and press enter).<BR /></INSERT></WINDOWS></FN></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:44:28 GMT jammold 2004-12-09T11:44:28Z Memory update problem with vaio notebook PCG-FR315M !! https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152575#M118712 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello, I have a strange problem with updating ram, my new 512 mb memory module is recognized just as 256 mb It has nothing to do with the shared memory for video.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:32:32 GMT https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152575#M118712 weetee 2004-12-09T11:32:32Z Re: Memory update problem with vaio notebook PCG-FR315M !! https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152576#M118713 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>This may be a BIOS issue, I have a feeling the FR series a quite old systems (correct me if I'm wrong!). Try a BIOS update, bu be warned they CAN kill your computer should they fail - its very risky but check VAIO-Link for updates (link below).<BR /><BR />Next try reseating the new RAM into the system, and then press F2 repeatedly to access BIOS, then press F9 to restore default settings. Press F10 to save and confirm exiting. The computer will reboot. Allow Windows to start, then check the Memory Reports in the System Properties window (press <FN> + <WINDOWS> + <INSERT> or click Start, Run then type in CONTROL.EXE SYSDM.CPL and press enter).<BR /></INSERT></WINDOWS></FN></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:44:28 GMT https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152576#M118713 jammold 2004-12-09T11:44:28Z Re: Memory update problem with vaio notebook PCG-FR315M !! https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152577#M118714 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>You might also want to test the RAM using memtest86.com<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:39:34 GMT https://community.sony.ua/t5/pcs-accessories/memory-update-problem-with-vaio-notebook-pcg-fr315m/m-p/152577#M118714 kee-lo_ 2004-12-09T14:39:34Z