What upgrades should be done? Assuming my unit comes back fine from Asus, what upgrades should I do?
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For ram I got Corsair Memory VS2GSDS800D2 2 GB PC2-6400 800MHz 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM Laptop Memory, works fine. Get 4gb sdhc for ReadyBoost feature in Win 7 Some people got SSD but those cost a lot, I'd rather have a bigger capacity hard drive personally (for movies during travel) For bloatware (it's all the stuff you don't need that comes with a pc, like some players or anti-virus that will expire in 30 days), I just installed a new version of Win 7 using usb stick. Here is a good guide on how to do it: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key Otherwise, if you want to keep Win 7 Starter, just do a search on how to get rid of bloatware. Use ninite.com to get few good apps that can clean up your pc. Uninstall all the useless crap, in msconfig turn off everything at Startup except AV prog and trackpad. There are many good guides out there, specifically for eee family!
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I had no problem upgrading to 8.1 - Asus have excellent customer service so I suggest you contact them.
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Iam not an expert but when I part out a system Ive never had a problem with ASUS if there is any question with the hardware go to ASUS website an ask the techs in support they have allways responded back with advice for the hardware
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not sure of the version still on the box, it has a UEFI dual BIOS and i think you can download some BIOS updates if that's your concern.
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Google for it. For some reason, it has become difficult to find. Worse case, contact Asus. It's a rockin' piece of kit, so I say its worth the 'treasure hunt'!!!
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any other website beside asus could been a miss type O or not giving all the info about it... i always double check on hardware. plus learn more about the product from asus.com
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that I can't help you with but go to asus.com and they can tell you more! thanks for asking!
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sorry, won't go... changing the power supply is gonna be a must. That small amount of power would be hard pressed to even run expanded memory options well.
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I don't know, the problem that I had was with the hard disk this thing crashed on me 3 times and I had to wipe out everything that had mounted to restart, the last time I send it in to Asus since I bought it on Amazon no local repair service is available you have to send the unit back to Asus costing me 68$ because they wont pay for it..total disappointment
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It is CRAP send it back. I went thru 2 of these and they both died so there is a problem they wont admit to on this board. buy ASUS MB they are the best. These people also have crappy support. STAY AWAY form gigabyte (I hope they feel this)
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Don't know about that one - best to call up ASUS (Cust. Serv. 1-888-678-3688) 'n ask 'em - HTH (Hope This Helps) - CapnJ
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I'd suggest that youcontact ASUS support. I believe these are not something you can pick up casually, as they are made for the item in question.
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The one I bought almost 4 years ago is set up with both 32 bit and 64 bit. I cannot say for certain that a new one would be set up the same way as they sometimes upgrade to the newer technologies. This could probably be better confirmed with ASUS directly.
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Unfortunately I don't know. This particular mobo came DOA and I ended up going with an ASUS.
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The Bios would need an update, I suggest going for a Z97 board, which you should easily be able to find for a similar price.
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No, and I would not recommend this Mobo to anyone! Asus also just so happens to have some of the worst customer support. Give it a try call them tell them you just bought something of theirs that is defective and its to late to return it to the store. They will want you to pay for the S&H; to and from them even if they make mistakes.
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Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!