Upgrading Graphics Card

admannz · 10-21-2006, 05:52 PM

Is it possible to upgrade the following in a compaq preasrio V4000?

mobile intel R 915gm/hms, 910ml express chipset family

Also, how do I find out how many RAM slots are being used and what the maximum level of RAM is that this notebook can have?

Thanks

chauffeur2 · 10-21-2006, 06:22 PM

Greetings admannz, and Welcome to TSF!

Here is the Hp® download site for your Notebook.

Have a look at the downloadable manual for the information you require.

Post back with any queries/concerns.

admannz · 10-21-2006, 06:54 PM

Hey,
Thanks for that, the RAM looks easy enough to replace, but the manuals do not seem to mention anything about the graphics card.

Is it the case that an integrated graphics card cannot be replaced without replacing the motherboard?

**TheMatt** · 10-22-2006, 12:01 PM

Integrated cards cannot be upgraded. You can, however, increase the video memory if you are getting slow performance in graphics intensive applications. Go into the BIOS (press F2, Esc, or whatever it says to press at the HP logo), and look around for the video memory.

That laptop will 2 GB. You shouldn't need more than 1 GB if you will not be gaming.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145484

To take out the old RAM, push apart the clips, and lift it up untill its at a 30 - 45 degree angle to the laptop. Then, pull it out. To put the new RAM in, push it in at a 30 - 45 degree angle, then push it down untill it clips into place.

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admannz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Upgrading Graphics Card Is it possible to upgrade the following in a compaq preasrio V4000? mobile intel R 915gm/hms, 910ml express chipset family Also, how do I find out how many RAM slots are being used and what the maximum level of RAM is that this notebook can have? Thanks

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Integrated cards cannot be upgraded. You can, however, increase the video memory if you are getting slow performance in graphics intensive applications. Go into the BIOS (press F2, Esc, or whatever it says to press at the HP logo), and look around for the video memory. That laptop will 2 GB. You shouldn't need more than 1 GB if you will not be gaming. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145484 To take out the old RAM, push apart the clips, and lift it up untill its at a 30 - 45 degree angle to the laptop. Then, pull it out. To put the new RAM in, push it in at a 30 - 45 degree angle, then push it down untill it clips into place. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

10-21-2006, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
admannz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Hey, Thanks for that, the RAM looks easy enough to replace, but the manuals do not seem to mention anything about the graphics card. Is it the case that an integrated graphics card cannot be replaced without replacing the motherboard?