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Hello I have a Fujitsu Lifebook Series N6010 laptop. BIOS VERSION 1.17 E.
The RAM in my computer is 2 X 512 MB. DDR SD PC2700 333MHZ CL 2.5. Unbuffered non ECC RAM

Seeking the advice from the website Crucial I was let to believe that the following RAM spec was compatible with my computer. The specification is 1GB RAM PC 3200 400 MHZ DDR CL 3 Unbuffered non ECC RAM.

I am aware that Fujitsu has released new BIOS update which is 1.21 E. This requires a floppy drive to update the BIOS settings. My computer does not have a floppy drive only a CD. What shall I do?

Please can you help my computer is not recognising the new RAM it does not appear to be compatible at the moment.

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I am aware that Fujitsu has released new BIOS update which is 1.21 E.

dose it say it will make it recognize the new ram

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I am aware that Fujitsu has released new BIOS update which is 1.21 E.

dose it say it will make it recognize the new ram

I think it does. The problem is that I need an external floppy drive to load on the new BIOS> I am a bit fearful of updating the new bios because I don't want to ruin the programs.

Interestingly My computer seems to take 1GB of the new chip plus one of my old RAM chip.

I am trying to increase my capacity to 2GB.
What would you suggest.

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I am a bit fearful of updating the new bios because I don't want to ruin the programs.
What would you suggest.

if it goes wrong it won't ruin programs ,it could render your motherboard useless!
my suggestion,leave it to a professional

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I see your post on the Fujitsu forums HERE

But I also see one HERE dated June 2009, and it has had no answer. Seems you won't get a response there :(

I think you need PC2700 333 RAM, not 400. You should be able to get your 400 RAM to work by setting it down to 333 in the BIOS, but a better solution might be to get a replacement/refund from Crucial since they gave you dodgy advice.

You can download the manual from HERE , just enter the code, but don't enter your email address, it's not required. Page 45 says PC2700 RAM only (well, page 51 of the whole file)

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Thank you for the hint. I will see if I am able to tweak the bios a little bit.

Thanking you
S Dave

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use a flash drive and save it then use that making install in your pc.

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