Install 8GB of RAM on Acer Aspire 8930G
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Hello,
I would like to put 8GB of RAM in my Acer Aspire 8930g laptop:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q9000 (2.0 GHz)
- Chipset: Intel PM45 Express, 6 MB Cache L2, FSB 1066MHz
- Graphics chip: Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT 1024 MB, 2815 MB shared
since Acer's website states a maximum of 4GB (bearing in mind it usually has Windows Vista 32-bit).
I would like to put 8GB of RAM in my Acer Aspire 8930g laptop:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q9000 (2.0 GHz)
- Chipset: Intel PM45 Express, 6 MB Cache L2, FSB 1066MHz
- Graphics chip: Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT 1024 MB, 2815 MB shared
since Acer's website states a maximum of 4GB (bearing in mind it usually has Windows Vista 32-bit).
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so putting 8 GB of RAM is completely useless
but here is what you can put
1GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
2GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
Original Memory:
1GB (Removable) or
2GB (Removable) or
3GB (Removable) or
4GB (Removable)
Maximum Memory:
4GB using a 32-bit Operating System
8GB using a 64-bit Operating System
Number of Slots:
2 Socket
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but here is what you can put
1GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
2GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
4GB PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204-pin SODIMM
Original Memory:
1GB (Removable) or
2GB (Removable) or
3GB (Removable) or
4GB (Removable)
Maximum Memory:
4GB using a 32-bit Operating System
8GB using a 64-bit Operating System
Number of Slots:
2 Socket
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Good evening,
Same PC, almost the same problem as you, I obtained the following information with Aida64 2.0:
I bought two RAM sticks Corsair (LaptopMemory) 2x4GB (CM3X4GSD1066). Nothing works; combining 6GB in both ways, one stick and two 4GB obviously.
What about CL7 or 9? Can it make a significant difference in functionality?
Why doesn't the laptop BIOS detect a missing or defective RAM by generating an audio signal?
Thank you in advance for your explanations!!
Same PC, almost the same problem as you, I obtained the following information with Aida64 2.0:
North Bridge Chipset Properties North Bridge - Intel Cantiga PM45 Intel Montevina platform Supported FSB speeds: FSB533, FSB667, FSB800, FSB1066 Managed memory types: DDR2-667, DDR2-800, DDR3-667, DDR3-800, DDR3-1066 SDRAM Maximum memory amount: 8 GB Revision / Stepping: 07 / B3 Package form: 1329 Pin FC-BGA Package size: 34 mm x 34 mm Technology used: 65 nm Core voltage: 1.05 V TDP 7 W In-Order Queue Depth 12 Memory Controller Type: Dual Channel (128 bits) Active mode: Dual Channel (128 bits) Memory Performance CAS Latency (CL) 7T RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 7T RAS Precharge (tRP) 7T RAS Active Time (tRAS) 20T Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 68T RAS To RAS Delay (tRRD) 4T Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP) 5T Four Activate Window Delay (tFAW) 20T Write CAS Latency (tWCL) 6T Refresh Period (tREF) 7.8 us Memory Slots Slot DRAM No. 1 2 GB (DDR3-1066 DDR3 SDRAM) Slot DRAM No. 2 2 GB (DDR3-1066 DDR3 SDRAM)
I bought two RAM sticks Corsair (LaptopMemory) 2x4GB (CM3X4GSD1066). Nothing works; combining 6GB in both ways, one stick and two 4GB obviously.
What about CL7 or 9? Can it make a significant difference in functionality?
Why doesn't the laptop BIOS detect a missing or defective RAM by generating an audio signal?
Thank you in advance for your explanations!!
Firstly, if on Acer's website they say 4GB maximum, it might be that the motherboard doesn't support more than 4GB of RAM (up to 2GB in each slot).
Secondly, I absolutely see no point in putting 8GB of RAM (even video games will never use more than 2GB on this PC configuration).
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Secondly, I absolutely see no point in putting 8GB of RAM (even video games will never use more than 2GB on this PC configuration).
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Felix like a feline, agile like me
You don't see the point?
Personally, I have an Acer Aspire 8930, 4GB of RAM running on Windows 7 64-bit, and I compose a lot on FL Studio 9.7. Since I'm quite focused on orchestral compositions, I use some heavy VSTs like East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra, or worse, Symphonic Choir with Wordbuilder. And once you've loaded a multi-voice setup in SC plus a keyswitch for cello and another one for violin in SO Strings, I can assure you that with your 4 little GB of RAM, you'll still be scratching your head trying to add the other choirs and strings, brass, and woodwinds! If anything, there’s just enough memory left to add one or two percussion instruments, but after that, it's over (little reference to Kaamelott, by the way ^^)
Personally, I have an Acer Aspire 8930, 4GB of RAM running on Windows 7 64-bit, and I compose a lot on FL Studio 9.7. Since I'm quite focused on orchestral compositions, I use some heavy VSTs like East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra, or worse, Symphonic Choir with Wordbuilder. And once you've loaded a multi-voice setup in SC plus a keyswitch for cello and another one for violin in SO Strings, I can assure you that with your 4 little GB of RAM, you'll still be scratching your head trying to add the other choirs and strings, brass, and woodwinds! If anything, there’s just enough memory left to add one or two percussion instruments, but after that, it's over (little reference to Kaamelott, by the way ^^)
I know that for now it's useless, but I would like to do it now like this because it works well that I want to install Win. 7 64 bits.
Yes, but the problem is that your motherboard supports a maximum of 4GB of RAM.
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Best regards, Fred89210.
For the moment, it's better to stick with 32-bit. It is often complicated to find the right drivers for 64-bit, and only programs written to run in 64-bit really work well.
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@ felix come on, honestly between 32 and 64 bits it's just about RAM management. on 64 bits (I should specify that I'm on Windows 7 64 bits and I was also on Vista 64 bits) you need to find drivers in 64 bits, I agree, but where I don't agree is that nowadays all hardware works in 64 bits and it's really easy to find 64-bit drivers. for example, a search on the manufacturer's site and even easier with all drivers.com. and as for software, they all work, even 32-bit software works perfectly.
your argument only holds for Windows XP 64 bits, which indeed had major compatibility issues between 32 and 64 bits.
@ ilocker9, if you want to switch to Windows 7 64 bits, seriously go for it because it's not a good idea to stay on Vista. Windows 7 is more reliable and definitely faster than Vista.
@ fred89210, the story about 32 bits is that it manages 4 GB of RAM but it uses some RAM for managing the installed hardware which means that this part is not usable by the user, plain and simple.
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your argument only holds for Windows XP 64 bits, which indeed had major compatibility issues between 32 and 64 bits.
@ ilocker9, if you want to switch to Windows 7 64 bits, seriously go for it because it's not a good idea to stay on Vista. Windows 7 is more reliable and definitely faster than Vista.
@ fred89210, the story about 32 bits is that it manages 4 GB of RAM but it uses some RAM for managing the installed hardware which means that this part is not usable by the user, plain and simple.
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no it will be the same.
on one hand it’s better to go through it now than to be forced to later.
before we were on 16 bits and the switch to 32 bits caused no problems, but it is true that transitioning to 64 bits under XP was laborious, but now there are no more issues.
so if you have the chance to switch to 64 bits as is the case for you, make your transition to 64 bits
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on one hand it’s better to go through it now than to be forced to later.
before we were on 16 bits and the switch to 32 bits caused no problems, but it is true that transitioning to 64 bits under XP was laborious, but now there are no more issues.
so if you have the chance to switch to 64 bits as is the case for you, make your transition to 64 bits
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@ yoanf26 :
Yes, it takes RAM into account but we can't use it, that's exactly what I'm saying.
As for the drivers, I challenge you to find the Windows 7 64-bit drivers for a Canon CanoScan Lide 20 scanner.
There's not even drivers for 32-bit 7 (but it still works).
Now devices are compatible with 64 bits but not everyone changes their hardware often, like me, my scanner works very well and since I don't use it often, I don't want to replace it.
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Sincerely, Fred89210.
Yes, it takes RAM into account but we can't use it, that's exactly what I'm saying.
As for the drivers, I challenge you to find the Windows 7 64-bit drivers for a Canon CanoScan Lide 20 scanner.
There's not even drivers for 32-bit 7 (but it still works).
Now devices are compatible with 64 bits but not everyone changes their hardware often, like me, my scanner works very well and since I don't use it often, I don't want to replace it.
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Sincerely, Fred89210.
Windows 7 64-bit supports more than 4GB of RAM by default. As for drivers, they are available from Acer and elsewhere. In terms of performance, it has increased.
The question is, does the Acer 8930G support more than 6GB since "lepsyfou" did it, and under what conditions?
As for me, I have DDR3-1066 PC3-8500 CL7, and my research suggests DDR3-1333 PC3-10600 or 10666 CL9 at 8; obviously, the ideal would be a CL7.
The question is, does the Acer 8930G support more than 6GB since "lepsyfou" did it, and under what conditions?
As for me, I have DDR3-1066 PC3-8500 CL7, and my research suggests DDR3-1333 PC3-10600 or 10666 CL9 at 8; obviously, the ideal would be a CL7.
Good evening
on my Acer Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn
I tested two 4GB sticks and it doesn't start indeed
with 4GB + 2GB it's fine even though Acer indicates a maximum of 4GB
I swapped the 4GB sticks so it's not a problem with one of the sticks each works well
it seems that we can't exceed 6GB
finally under Seven 64-bit it works perfectly
I work all week with it and no problems to report
on my Acer Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn
I tested two 4GB sticks and it doesn't start indeed
with 4GB + 2GB it's fine even though Acer indicates a maximum of 4GB
I swapped the 4GB sticks so it's not a problem with one of the sticks each works well
it seems that we can't exceed 6GB
finally under Seven 64-bit it works perfectly
I work all week with it and no problems to report
- so ultimately we can only use 6GB
- however, what type of memory were you using and what memory did you use
- I'm asking the question because it turns out that some acer8930G are equipped with DDR2
- in my case, they are DDR3 original
- at what frequency because here too you can reasonably play from 1066 to 1333 MHz depending on the CL, but more commonly they are CL9 because it's hard to find CL7
- it's digging deep, I'm going to eat chocolate so I don't fry my neurons because finding the info is precisely in this type of forum, because unfortunately we have to say it honestly and thank them, they really suffered for us ;-)
- however, what type of memory were you using and what memory did you use
- I'm asking the question because it turns out that some acer8930G are equipped with DDR2
- in my case, they are DDR3 original
- at what frequency because here too you can reasonably play from 1066 to 1333 MHz depending on the CL, but more commonly they are CL9 because it's hard to find CL7
- it's digging deep, I'm going to eat chocolate so I don't fry my neurons because finding the info is precisely in this type of forum, because unfortunately we have to say it honestly and thank them, they really suffered for us ;-)
I don’t know where you got the information that the Acer 8930 accepts 8GB, but for now it’s not possible.