updating bios for RAM upgrade?

generalsecord · 14-10-2005, 03:30 PM

iam getting ready to put more memory in my hp 7865 do i have to update the bios and if so how to it and make sure it is the right one
thanks
george

Addis · 14-10-2005, 02:53 PM

As long as you have a free slot you will be able to install more RAM. You can check this open your case and take a look.

generalsecord · 14-10-2005, 03:03 PM

ok i have one open slot.will i have to update the bios,or will the new memory just work when i boot back up
thanks
george

Matt555 · 14-10-2005, 03:12 PM

it should just work straight away... if not then take the new memory back out and tell us what happened, we should be able to help.

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Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	As long as you have a free slot you will be able to install more RAM. You can check this open your case and take a look. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

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generalsecord Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	ok i have one open slot.will i have to update the bios,or will the new memory just work when i boot back up thanks george

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