Memory slots on Lenovo G560

How many RAM memory slots has G560? I have 3GB of ram, 2 modules,first of 2GB and second 1GB. But when I run CPU-Z program it shows me 2 more free slots for ram. I couldnt find in user manual any information about memory slots and my laptop is under warranty yet so I dont want to open it to check,but I want to know how many slots are really there. Does anybody know?
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standard memory: 2 gb (removable) or 4 gb (removable)
maximum memory: 4 gb using a 32-bit operating system / 8 gb using a 64-bit operating system
expansion: 2 sockets
cpu & chipset: intel core i3 intel hm55
mfgr's system p/n's: 0679-xxx

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Lenovo G560 and windows 8.1

Hi
This question is related to a laptop (Lenovo G560) with "Intel HM55 chipset + Integrated Intel HD graphics w/ shared video memory".
I wanted to know if windows 8.1 will run on it (At present it is running on windows 7 hom basic). The lenovo site does not have a chipset driver for windows 8 but there is one for windows 7.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_IN/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT072731
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hi rohit2276,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I tried checking the drivers on the Intel Websie for chipset drivers,
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx?lang=eng
And no drivers as well for chipset on Windows 8 and 8.1
The Chipset HM55 is fully supported on WIndows 8 thus not needing additional Software installation.
Yes the Windows 7 Drivers should work by doing a manual installation , but those are not recommended.
Since Windows 8 drivers are released for this model it means that the system should do fine with Windows 8 /8.1
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Lenovo G560 Graphics related query.

Hi, I have a Lenovo G560.
The specifications are:
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: aEnglish)
System Manufacturer: LENOVO
System Model: 20042
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 29CN40WW(V2.17)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 5942MB RAM
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Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Display Devices
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics (Core i3)
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0046&SUBSYS_392017AA&REV_02
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ThinkPad Display 1366x768
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: LEN40B0
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (60.002Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2104 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2104
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Is there any way to get more out of this?
I heard G560s also come with NVIDIA® GeForce® G310M 512MB
I mean is there a way to use it? or does my laptop have only the Intel HD?
Is there any way to ugrade the graphics card on it?
And is it possible to upgrade this laptop's RAM to >8GB and processor to i7?
Thank you lenovo, in advance, your services and support has never dissapointed me.
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hi g4m3fr34k,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
Lenovo g560 has a configuration with discrete Nvidia.
You can check this G560 datasheet
http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/pdf/notebooks/Essential/G-Series/G560%20datasheet.pdf
Discrete graphics is an optional feature when ordered, These discrete graphics are soldered to the motherboard
You can send me your Serial number Through Private Message let me check your system config. if it came with an Nvidia. but Normally you can check this under your Device Manager / Display Adapter it should show you two graphics device Intel and Nvidia.
From the same Lenovo Data sheet
Lenovo g560 RAm can be upgraded till 8GB and on the system's Maintenance Manaual
you can see compatible Processors.
and you can check the Manual about proper CPU replacement procedure.
Changing the CPU which contains the Intel HD graphics will possibly change the Intel HD graphics model.
but I believe adding a discrete Nvidia on a non Nvidia motherboard is not possible.
Regards
Solid Cruver
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Lenovo G560 - Issue with won't boot and black screen after HDD upgrade

Lenovo G560 - Issue with won't boot and black screen after HDD upgrade.
What happen: My laptop was working fine, no blue screen issue, no funny business at all. I bought a new SSD Intel 120 GB and thought it would be a good idea to replace the HDD. I shutdown and disconnected the power adapter, waited a couple of minutes and removed the battery. I opened up the back case and replaced the HDD. And put all the screws back and put the battery back in.
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Hi Autoexit173,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with system not booting in your Lenovo G560 laptop.
As you have mentioned that the system not booting, please try to remove the RAM and turn on the system and check if you can hear any beep sound. Also try to clean the RAM slots and check for the issue.
Click here for the steps to remove the RAM and refer page number 40.
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
Best regards,
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Lenovo G560 not booting. CPU Fan 100%. No output on screen or VGA

I have a Lenovo G560
When I power on, the fan is steady for the first 5 seconds, then it spins faster and stays like that. No output from the screen at all.
External VGA does not present any output either. HDD doesn't spin and nor does the light turn on. Removed and reseated memory modules as well as HDD. No change.
Purchased a replacement LCD screen as the current one was cracked the when laptop hit the floor! Therefore I'm thinking something's completely screwed the laptop up or is it a case of a loose connection.
Next thing I was going to try was to disconnect the CMOS battery which would hopefully reset the bios - Can anyone shed any light on this? I believe it's under the keyboard and I have the remove the top chassis. I know that it may be soldered on as well...Any advise or help is appreciated.
Thanks, Mitesh

hi mitster,
To access the CMOS battery, you need to remove the keyboard and the top cover. From there, just turn the motherboard over to remove the CMOS battery. (see page 54-57 of the hardware maintenance manual detailed instructions).
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Memory slots on T530

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The US tabook can be found at http://lenovo.com/psref/ the European tabook at http://lenovo.com/psref/we/
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Hi Autoexit173,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with system not booting in your Lenovo G560 laptop.
As you have mentioned that the system not booting, please try to remove the RAM and turn on the system and check if you can hear any beep sound. Also try to clean the RAM slots and check for the issue.
Click here for the steps to remove the RAM and refer page number 40.
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
Best regards,
Ashwin.S
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Upgrading Lenovo G560 Intel i3 330M processor to Intel i7 740QM

Hello to everybody!I have some dillema, so I decided to ask if somebody know or have experience in problem I have. I want to upgrade my laptop processor. My laptop is Lenovo G560, Intel i3 330M, 8GB ram, NVidia 512MB dedicated memory. I did some comparings between my i3 and i7 I have. I saw that both of them have the same Socket 989 rPGA, from the same chipset HM55. Here are some pictures. My question is could I upgrade my processor from Intel i3 330M to Intel i7 740QM?

Download your notebooks service / maintenece manual from Lenovo Support Site, it has a list of acceptable CPU's your notebook will support.
If the target chip is listed, you may be able to successfully upgrade. Two things to consider - heat and power. The i7 will produce more heat and use more power so that can have a significant impact to your use of the notebook. Specifically - if the i3 heatsink is not rated to cool the new CPU it will overheat and shut down quickly.
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Hello everyone!
I am using Lenovo G460, i guess it is not that different from G560 for the purposes of this discussion.
I had the same problem with a blue screen. I changed settings in BIOS from AHCI to Compatible and installed XP. After that I updated BIOS from within the XP, installed all the drivers, including the AHCI driver from Lenovo website.
Then, I go back to BIOS and change settings from Compatible to AHCI, and I get the blue screen again.
Ok, i don't know anything about NCQ and hot swapping, which I read about on wikipedia, and which i suppose are supported by AHCI, but my question is:
Should i now always stay with my settings as Compatible in BIOS and, therefore, never be able to use such features as NCQ and hot swapping? I repeat, that I don't know anything about AHCI or Compatible mode, but I figure that AHCI is better.
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I googled this: "ACPI\VPC2004 Unknown Device"
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Powerbook Lower Memory Slot Issue, what are my options?

Hi there,
I have a Powerbook G4 1.5ghz that I purchased in October of 2004. I had no problems with it until after upgrading the RAM to 2 x 512mb chips and then installing Tiger which resulted in me later notcing the missing RAM and learning about the lower memory slot failure issue.
I find that sometimes if I remove the RAM and try and power it up and then replace the RAM again that the lower slot ocassionaly does come back. Trouble is though that the machine will either crash or I loose the other RAM slot when I have to shut it down. It seems to be so intermittent this way and I'm tired of constantly removing the RAM to fiddle about with it.
My serial number begins W8441, so it isn't covered by the returns programe. I would call Apple Support, but I am put off by a £35 charge just to have them discuss and diagnose the problem.
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I use my Powebook for Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects mainly and I had been alright with 1gig when it was working.
I'm really trying to decide what the best thing to do is....
- Do I pay for the logic board replacement, which I'm not really sure I can afford right now, or to be without my machine... especially as I have read that it can just fail again.
- Should I just buy a 1gig stick for the upper slot and try and sell my old RAM, as that would be cheaper than getting the logic board replaced?
It's a real shame that Apple doesn't seem to want to ackowledge that this effects other users as I'd been so impressed with everything about Apple up until now.
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(Browse down for findings and questions).
The notorious lower-memory-slot-bug has hit my finally too... I never believed it until now (and I've immediately signed the petition).
I am outside warranty and I never bought Applecare either.
Also my powerbook, a very dear machine to me, is a less common type to have this problem: a 1 GHz G4 15" FireWire 800 OS 10.3.9 type. Funny enough my older powerbook ( a G3 Bronze) is still running strong with no problems whatsoever.
My G4 15" also has the "white spots" problem and a dead superdrive... I cannot believe how many hardware problems I'm having with this machine in comparison to all my older macs - even my sluggish powerMac 7200/90 never gave me this many headaches...
Alright, I'll stop complaining for now.
I've been able to browse the internet on this and found the following statements:
The lower memory slot gets "fried" because of a OS 10.3.9 upgrade,
or possibly due to overheating when the powerbook is put on the users' lap,
or possibly due to picking the powerbook up by the corners so the metal gets bent.
+ I have only seen one case where someone's UPPER memory slot was defective.
The solution to this problem (replacing the logic board) didn't seem to be definate in many cases so I'm reluctant to try this myself (and I have very little money). The alternative (replacing the upper slot memory with a bigger type of RAM) seems a bit scary to me,
because I wonder:
-will the upper memory slot RAM get "fried" eventually as well after a while?
-do you need to have something installed in the lower slot or is it possible to just install one RAM card only?
-are there more people with a 1 GHz PB that have this problem? It seems it's mostly people with a 1,67 GHz that have been bitten by this bug and maybe that's why Apple decided to give the majority a free repair. I am not sure whether that is a common policy, I am part of the minority it seems.
As a solutions someone posted on a board that we should all buy KTA-PBG4333/1G RAM, but here in Dutch stores it is said this memory is only compatible with 17" powerbooks....
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It turns out that the 1GB module I got must be defective because no matter which slot I put it in, my Mac won't recognize it or my Mac won't turn on. That a small area of gold has been rubbed off the underside of the pins of my 1GB module may indicate that the module is defective.
Upgrade aside, why isn't my Mac reporting 512MB with both 256MB modules in each slot?
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Hi
You may want to repost in the PowerBook forum as you may get better help.
However, lower memory slot failure doesn't seem to be uncommon in some of the Aluminium PowerBooks. Apple offered a repair program although it didn't seem to cover the 1.25GHz model:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303173
The following link contains some more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerBook_G4
It mentions the following:
Presently, Apple has started a Repair Extension Program for PowerBooks affected by the issue, for up to 2 years from the original date of purchase, even if the computer is out of warranty. However this repair program does not include the G4 PowerBook 1.25 Ghz model, which are affected by the same problem.
Hopefully someone in the PowerBook forum will be able to offer some more advice. It could be a different problem entirely though I guess. Have you tried swapping the 256MB DIMMs over just to make sure the problem is with the slot itself?

MS-7003 Memory slots

Fresh post on this problem:
My MS-7003 mobo had just come back from being RMAed
The problem i had at first was that i kept getting bsod errors when my 256mb micron memory was plugged into slot 2 on my mobo. so i ran MemTest86 V3.2 and got errors on test 5. The memory is fine when tested in slot 1.
I still have this problem with slot 2 even after RMA. Only now i get errors in test 5 & 8
Is this just a problem with not having any memory in slot 1? I only have one stick of 256 so i cannot test without buying more ram (which i can't afford atm) But in my mind the ram should work on it's own in either slot anyway!
Or is slot 2 still duff? The mobo ram and cpu came as a bundle so should be compatible.
My concern is when i come to use both memory slots at the same time. i.e i upgrade with another 256 ram will the memory in slot 2 cause errors?
All help appreciated.

Hi Harib0,
I'm running the MS-7003 mobo in my media centre PC.
Stumbled across your post while looking for BIOS flashes for the board, and thought I'd do some testing.
Have been running a P4 1.8A (512K Northwood) and 256MB micron DDR333 (2.5-3-3-8) in slot 1. Onboard graphics and sound and is running fine for me.
Tried running memtest-86 with this module in slot1 and slot2, no errors.
Tried 2 x 256MB Corsair VS DDR400 (3-3-4-8), slot1 and slot2 individually and both together, no errors.
Tried 2 x 512MB Corsair VS DDR400 (3-3-4-8), slot1 and slot2 individually and both together, no errors.
Tried 2 x 512MB Crucial (micron) Ballistix DDR400 (2-2-2-6), slot1 and slot2 individually and both together, no errors.
So the memory works fine on my board. Got my board from an OEM source as well it has BIOS version 1.0b31 which I assume is a beta BIOS. If you are using a different BIOS I'd really appreciate it if you could save it and send it to me before you RMA the board. If you install msi's live update 3 you can do this in windows with the following utility:
C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update 3\FlashUty\Award\WinFlash.exe
I think you could be having one of 2 problems.
1. Bad BIOS that needs updating, although the update may not be available. I can check your BIOS on my system if you send it to me and perhaps my BIOS will resolve your problem.
2. Motherboard does not support your CPU. Again a BIOS update could solve this one but I wouldn't hold your breath for MSI to release one. This is an interesting link where MSI clearly state that "Pentium 4 Prescott (Celeron) - 2.8G - 533 - 21 - NO" does not work. MSI seem to be using a BIOS v1.1 and a lot of the Prescott CPU's seem to be incompatible.
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support_detail.php?UID=537&kind=1
I’ve got a P4 3.0 I could test in the board but it’s a 512K 800FSB Northwood so I doubt there will be any problems. MSI’s site says the board works fine with 3.0 Northwood’s and Prescott’s.
Hope this is of some help and you get to keep the board cos the 9100 IGP is the best integrated graphics you can get.

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