Can't find ram on ASUS & what is Max RAM?

Question

I am looking to upgrade the ram in my Asus X54C laptop. Currently, it is running on 2GB (according to Control Panel > System).

Mr.Memory @ this link says 4GB is the maximum. They also say:

This machine only has one memory slot, to upgrade you will need to remove the original memory and install the new memory in its place.

I opened the case just to be sure, but the memory slot is empty!! No sign of memory anywhere!

I guess it is the case that the 2GB of memory is hidden somewhere else on the device. The manufacturer says:

DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 GB, OnBoard Memory, 1 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 6 GB SDRAM

If I was to buy more memory to max it out, I should get 4GB, not 2GB, right?

Solution

I have an ASUS A54C laptop. ASUS says it has an 8GB max. There is 2GB hardwired on the laptop and mine had a 4GB SODIMM installed.

I installed an 8GB SODIMM and it now has 10GB of RAM.

Comments

[beyonddc]

I read this as you can put a 6GB RAM into the empty slot but if you are worry, you can get a 4GB RAM.

[Ramhound]

ASUS says its 6GB so its 6GB provided you are looking up the correct model on ASUS's website. I am going to guess this is a product with a soldered 2GB module and a user replaceable module that supports up to 4GB ( hence the 6GB limit ) easily enough to confirm by reading the manual I suggest you do that