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Why does my laptop have only 1 RAM slot?

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Why does my laptop have only 1 RAM slot?

If there really is only one slot, again check the official specs to see what the largest size so-dimm it’ll take. You may be able to swap out eg a 2GB stick for a 4GB one.

Does it matter if RAM is in slot 1 or 2?

In this case, it doesn’t matter which slot you put your RAM. But the two slots are in dual channel configuration. So instead of inserting a single stick in one slot, inserting two sticks of half the sizes in both the slots will slightly boost the performance.

How do I fix my RAM slots on my computer?

How to Repair a Memory Slot

  1. Ensure that the problem is with the RAM slot and not the memory card.
  2. Remove the memory card from the RAM slot.
  3. Turn on the computer and see if the memory is detected.
  4. Place the RAM card into another memory slot in your motherboard and see if the card is detected.
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Can only use one RAM slot?

Yes you can run just 1 ram stick. Check your motherboard manual as to which slot to use (usually the one closest to the cpu). The advantage of using 2×4 GB is you can run in dual-channel mode, which may give you a bit more speed.

Can I put single RAM in any slot?

A common misconception about RAM is that you can put any RAM into any slot. You can do that, but it won’t work, or it will work ineffectively. If you have four RAM slots, always buy matched pairs of RAM (two sticks from the same company, same speed, and same capacity) for the best results.

Is my RAM slot broken?

The only way to check your motherboard’s memory slots is to place a working RAM stick into each one and see if your machine boots properly. Remove all RAM sticks and place one you know is functional into the first slot on your motherboard. Boot your computer.

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How do I enable RAM slots in BIOS?

Boot the machine and press F1 to get into BIOS, then select Advanced Settings, then Memory Settings, and change the corresponding DIMM slots option to “Row is enabled”. Save the BIOS settings and reboot.

How do I enable dual channel RAM in BIOS?

You don’t enable dual ram in BIOS. You install and put your RAM sticks to the slots in the order of 1–3 or 2–4. That way they would work in dual mode as your motherboard supports.