Question Is possible upgrade the RAM speed for an old notebook? To avoid a speed downgrade

[Manuel Jordan]

For an old Acer Aspire One KAV60 LO3

For a RAM stick based on PC2-6400, which is 800 about data transfer, it according with "DDR Memory Speeds and Compatibility", I did do realize through the dmidecode command that the speed is downgraded to 533.

This notebook was upgraded about the RAM. Currently it has a Golden Memory 2GB PC2-6400 and the previous one removed was an Elpida 1GB 1Rx8 PC2-6400S-666. Well both are PC2-6400 and I am assuming the downgrade happened for that one too.

Is there a way to install something to upgrade and let the notebook use the 800 or perhaps more data transfer?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lutfij]

Since your platform is up and running, try and install CPU-Z and see what your CPU + Mainboard's tab shows. pass on a screenshot and we should be able to tell what the maximum frequency for the laptop is.

In retrospect, you shouldn't bother with anything on it as I'm seeing that it's equipped with an Atom processor, which would indicate a bottom of the barrel style laptop.

 

[Manuel Jordan]

Thanks for the reply

Since your platform is up and running, try and install CPU-Z and see what your CPU + Mainboard's tab shows.

I will do a research about that tool and try to install on Linux Peppermint OS. Yes, currently it works with Linux 32 bits

pass on a screenshot and we should be able to tell what the maximum frequency for the laptop is.

It is confuse, I assumed the current max speed available is 533 due the downgrade from 800 to 533.
I assumed the BIOS if is upgraded would enable to recognize to 800

In retrospect, you shouldn't bother with anything on it as I'm seeing that it's equipped with an Atom processor, which would indicate a bottom of the barrel style laptop.

Yes, I know it is an old notebook, but currently works in peace with PeppermintOS. So according with the dmicdeode command is possible install as maximum 4GB (it was upgraded from 1GB to 2GB) but I want to know if is possible resolve this RAM speed situation in someway

Thanks for your support.