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12-21-2021 10:11 AM
From HP's documentation, my PC can be upgraded to 16GB RAM at most.
But from my Ubuntu command line, "sudo dmidecode -t 16" shows that motherboard can handle 32GB (see below).
Who is right? Is it possible HP documentation is for Windows OS only?
Thanks!
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Output:
Handle 0x0011, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 32 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2
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12-21-2021 10:30 AM - edited 12-21-2021 10:31 AM
hi
hp indicates what has already been tested, validated
sometimes it is possible to install more
You have the same result sometimes, using this site:
to see if you really need 32 gb
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05591683
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12-21-2021 10:30 AM - edited 12-21-2021 10:31 AM
hi
hp indicates what has already been tested, validated
sometimes it is possible to install more
You have the same result sometimes, using this site:
to see if you really need 32 gb
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05591683
was this reply helpful , or just say thank you ? Click on the yes button
Please remember to mark the answers this can help other users
Desktop-Knowledge-Base
Windows 11 22h2 inside , user
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