Advent 5421

[benny]

Well I recently bought the advent 5421. Got it cheap so thought what the hell even after all my other advent laptops end up broke.

Anyways I cant seem to find any real details on this laptop e.g like whats the max ram it can take, if there are any ram slots under the keyboard and not just the 1 ram slot at the back. motherboard type etc


Any suggestions?

thanks

[ForestChav]

I was going to point you at this

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http://support.thetechguys.com/layout.aspx?ID={f97fce86-d7d4-4778-9f0b-bb956980e0d4}&CatID={cff92421-3f0b-4dd2-ac60-853c71ab1a2f}

but there appears to be a coding error on the page at the moment...

Often a program like CPU-Z will give you enough information to identify what it really is, as well as the model numbers etc on the underneath of the chassis.

[benny]

CPU-Z 1.49 report file

Processor(s)
Number of processors 1
Number of cores 2 per processor
Number of threads 2 per processor
Name Intel Celeron
Code Name
Specification Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1500 @ 1.86GHz
Package Socket P (478)
Family/Model/Stepping 6.F.D
Extended Family/Model 6.F
Core Stepping M0
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 1867.1 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed 14.0 x 133.4 MHz
Rated Bus speed 533.4 MHz
Stock frequency 1866 MHz
Instruction sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache (per processor) 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor) 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor) 512 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge SiS 672 rev. 00
Southbridge SiS 968 rev. 01
Graphic Interface AGP
AGP Revision 3.0
AGP Transfer Rate 8x
AGP Side Band Addressing supported, enabled
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 1024 MBytes
Memory Frequency 333.4 MHz (4:10)
CAS# Latency (tCL) 5.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD) 5 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15 clocks
System
System Manufacturer DIXONSXP
System Name DIXONSXP
System S/N 12345678901234567
Mainboard Vendor DIXONSXP
Mainboard Model N/A
BIOS Vendor OEM
BIOS Version 1.13
BIOS Date 07/04/2008
Memory SPD
Module 1 DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, A-Data Technology
Software
Windows Version Microsoft Windows Vista (6.0) Home Basic Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
DirectX Version 10.0

This tells me that the motherboard is dixonsxp? not rly helpfull. Also there is 2 memory slots it says but im not 2 sure where the second one is or even if there is 2 because trying to get the keyboard off is allot harder than my previous advents so ive not managed to get it off just incase i break it.

Also the site link you provided I had actually been there before when it was working. but the advent 5421 that they showed was different from mine.

Any suggestions? also emmm what is the maximum size of memory that my laptop can handle? Could it and is there a 2gb ram module i could buy?

[mattfinn]

Hi guys, my first post, sorry to thread jack! !

I too have a 5421 and buggered if I can find the mystery second memory slot, so would appreaciate finding out if anyone does!>

Thanks, Matt

[benny]

Yea rly wish that the tech guys page on 5421 was working

[Ranibeke]

The TechGuys 5421 support page won't tell you. Unfortunately the Advent support is a token gesture and nothing like the support available from Dell, Toshiba, Acer etc.
The 5421 manufacturer may be ECS/Uniwill and they frequently put the second slot under the keyboard. There is probably a retaining screw under/inside the laptop and a series of clips/latches around the keyboard which need to be pushed in to release it.

[scullerypress]

I've had the keyboard off and there is no memory slot there.
Anyone got any further ideas?

[Ranibeke]

Try downloading cpu-z.
Run it and click on the SPD tab see how many slots are listed.
Benny's post says

Also there is 2 memory slots it says

but I can't see where he gets that from in the cpu-z report
TBH it looks like ECS are back to the cut price bad old days of the very cheap and often nasty 321and are only fitting one slot on this model

[ForestChav]

Ugh the 321. Don't even start me on how yuk it is. The 331 and 335 were a lot better, in the main (though 331 MBs - ewwww).

[advent one]

Hi,

Did anyone manage to find the second memory slot? Crucial are convinced that there is one and I found this post that talks about a slot at the back of the machine:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 634AAwxHIz

Thanks.

[Ranibeke]

Unfortunately the ECS/Uniwill U40/U50 manual says one slot.
Quote
Specification
O.S.
• Supports Windows Vista Home Premium, Home Basic, Starter,
and Ultimate, XP Home Edition.
CPU
• Celeron CPU (Merom based) TDP 27W, 530/540/550, up to
2.0GHz , 533MHz FSB, 1M L2 cache, Socket P type
• Merom Tj85 single core, TDP 35W, 667MHz FSB, 2M L2
Cache
• Pentium (R) Dual Core, TDP 35W, 533MHz FSB, 1M L2 Cache
• Penryn Dual Core 45nm (Santa Rosa refresh), 800MHz FSB,
3M/6M L2 cache
Memory
• DDRII 667
• DDRII RAM socket * 1
• System DDRII up to 1 GB total (Support 2GB will depend on
customer’s request)
Core Logic
• SIS M672 + SIS 968
VGA
• SIS M672 + SIS 307ELV

[scullerypress]

Memory
• DDRII 667
• DDRII RAM socket * 1
• System DDRII up to 1 GB total (Support 2GB will depend on
customer’s request)

So can I order a 2GB module? Seems unclear going by this.

[ForestChav]

It depends on what Uniwill's customer, in this case DSG, have asked for. If DSG have asked for this batch to support 2 gig then yes.

[advent one]

I e-mailed the Tech Guys regarding memory upgrades. They are saying that there is a second slot underneath the keyboard:


"I can confirm that that the second slot is under the keyboard. I have checked the information available on our web site regarding the amount of supported RAM and it indicates that up to 4GB is supported.

http://support.thetechguys.com/layout.aspx?ID={4d232f2e-cd29-4763-b264-030fce5070f3}&CatID={60ad6b5c-ab5f-47a8-b401-8d7a92e61892}

Note, with the 32 bit version of Windows, not all of the 4GB will available."

but for some reason, details on accessing it are being treated like a state secret:

"For upgrades to the memory, I would advise having the memory fitted by your local PC World store. The particular information that you are requested is not available to the general public."

Anyone tried to get under the keyboard on this machine? I think I trust myself more with a screwdriver than the guys in my local store...

[advent one]

I e-mailed the Tech Guys regarding memory upgrades. They are saying that there is a second slot underneath the keyboard:

"I can confirm that that the second slot is under the keyboard. I have checked the information available on our web site regarding the amount of supported RAM and it indicates that up to 4GB is supported.

http://support.thetechguys.com/layout.aspx?ID={4d232f2e-cd29-4763-b264-030fce5070f3}&CatID={60ad6b5c-ab5f-47a8-b401-8d7a92e61892}

Note, with the 32 bit version of Windows, not all of the 4GB will available."

but for some reason, details on accessing it are being treated like a state secret:

"For upgrades to the memory, I would advise having the memory fitted by your local PC World store. The particular information that you are requested is not available to the general public."

Anyone tried to get under the keyboard on this machine? I think I trust myself more with a screwdriver than the guys in my local store...[/quote]