Windows 10: Add new memory sticks: which slots? Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF

This'll take a minute, so if you give it a TL;DR, I'll understand completely. Okay, my last thread on memory had everyone thoroughly convincing me that replacing my old memory sticks with new ones would accomplish little or nothing. I've been thinking about the new memory I've got, though, and thinking maybe I could ADD IT TO the old memory. That would give me 32GB of 1600MHz DDR3. No idea why I'd ever need that much, but what the heck. I've got it; I'm gonna use it! Four slots. Comp specs say up to 32GB OK. Slots are Green Blue Green Blue counting away from the CPU. Figured since the installed sticks are working really well, I'd just slip the two new sticks into the available slots and see what happened. But I thought I remembered from way back that you paired matching sticks in matching (-colored) slots, so stick 1 goes in Green 1, stick 2 in Green 2. That would mean the two new sticks go in Blue 1 and Blue 2. Hadn't paid any attention to the memory slots in the several times I've been inside the machine (changing the case fan and switching out the old SSD and HDD for two new SSDs). So ... surprise! Today I opened 'er up and really looked at the memory slots, and the old 8GB 1600s are sitting in the first two slots, one Green, one Blue, and I have an empty Green and an empty Blue. OK. Tried the new sticks in G2 and B2. No boot, and some scary beeping from the internal speaker. Powered down. Left old stick 1 in G1, moved old stick 2 to G2, put new sticks in B1 and B2. Now I've got old new old new. No boot; many beeps. Took out the old sticks completely and put the new sticks in G1 and B1, where the old sticks were (remember: replacing the old with the new was ruled likely ineffective in my last thread), just to be done with it and at least know that I was getting some use from the new sticks. Boot! No beeps. But I went to Speccy to see what that program had to say about the new kids on the block, and saw this report: 16.0GB Single-Channel DDR3 @666MHz. The old sticks produced this report: 16.0GB Single-Channel DDR3 @798MHz. Hmmm. Something isn't quite as right with the new sticks as with the old ones. Small diff, but a diff. I'm back running happily on the old sticks in G1 and B1, but I'm really curious about what I tried and what failed and what I should have done (and could still do). You brilliant hardware engineers are probably full of ideas. Please share. Dan

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Lenovo Announces Trio of ThinkCentre Desktops

Lenovo today announced the latest generation of its "Tiny" ThinkCentre desktop PC - the ThinkCentre M93p, which packs powerful performance into an impressively small form factor measuring just the width of a golf ball (34.5 mm). Lenovo also introduced the latest generation all-in-one (AIO), the ThinkCentre M93z AIO and the ThinkCentre M83 desktop. Designed with businesses in mind, all of the new ThinkCentre desktops optimize productivity and reduce costs with 4th generation Intel Core processors and top-notch energy efficiency.

"While the world believed that desktop PCs would become extinct, Lenovo believed in the desktop's evolution. This is how the original Tiny came into being," said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager of Think desktop, workstation, visuals. "The new Tiny takes this evolution to the next level. We are leading the industry trend of desktop miniaturization, offering new and innovative form factors, like Tiny and the new M93z all-in-one, that are still among the most powerful and energy efficient in the commercial space."





ThinkCentre M93p, Tiny is the New Big
With up to the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors with Intel vPro, the ThinkCentre M93p packs huge performance into a tiny form factor, accommodating even the smallest of workspaces without sacrificing power. The compact M93p also offers and an optional Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) to boost system performance and can be conveniently mounted to the wall to save additional space with a VESA mount. Lenovo's unique patented "Smart Power On" feature allows the user to power up the desktop directly from a wired or wireless keyboard and an Always On USB port with RapidCharge technology allows fast charging of connected devices, even when in sleep mode. The Citrix Ready ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is the most energy efficient ThinkCentre desktop ever.

Also available in a new Small Form Factor Pro model with dual graphics and dual hard disk drive support, the M93 offers expandability and functionality of a mini-tower at just 50% of the size.

ThinkCentre M93z, a Premium Experience All-in-One PC
The ThinkCentre M93z is built for business collaboration with its full HD 23-inch LED display1. With a wide viewing angle, anti-glare and optional 10-point multi-touch screen, the Windows 8 certified M93z offers uncompromised desktop performance in a sleek all-in-one package. Business professionals can engage in crystal-clear conference calls with Microsoft 1080p Lync qualified VoIP solutions and easily work together on presentations, demos and other collaborative projects.

Equipped with up to 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and SSHD2, the ThinkCentre M93z packs fast, powerful performance into a compact, space-saving design. Intel vPro Technology enables increased manageability and security with speedy data encryption and decryption, protection from unauthorized access and remote management. The detachable, tool-less chassis design allows for easy access and simple setup of stands. Combined with Lenovo's tried and tested Trusted Platform Module security chip, support for the latest software security and robust physical chassis protection, the ThinkCentre M93z is a true professional business tool.

ThinkCentre M83 Enterprise Desktop
The ThinkCentre M83 is built for enhanced business productivity with up to 4th generation Intel Core processors and optional SSHD for improved performance. Available in the small form factor pro model, the M83 provides tower expansion ability.

Gold Standard for Green
The latest ThinkCentre desktops highlight Lenovo's commitment to environmental energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR 5.2 compliance and EPEAT Gold ratings. The M93p, M93z and M83 were also awarded UL Environment Gold ratings, and are Cisco EnergyWise compatible and offer 92 percent energy efficient use3. Additionally, the M93z is TUV Green Mark Certified, TCO Certified Edge Qualified and EuP 2013 certified. Added green features on the M93z include 65 percent post-consumer components and an optional auto brightness control for increased energy efficiency and reduced costs.

Pricing and Availability

• The ThinkCentre M93p/M93 is currently available starting at $749
• The ThinkCentre M93z desktop, with touch and non-touch versions, is available beginning this month starting at $1,269 and $1,029 respectively
• The ThinkCentre M83 is available beginning this month starting at approximately $699

 

Lenovo Announces New E-Series and ThinkCentre M-Series Desktops

Lenovo today announced a number of new products and updates to its ThinkCentre and Lenovo line of desktops designed for business users. The ThinkCentre M83 desktop PC is the newest member of the M Series "Tiny" space-saving desktops and the affordable new Lenovo E50-05 joins Lenovo's desktop tower series. In addition to these new products, the stylish and slim ThinkCentre E63z all-in-one is now available with Intel Core i3 processors for an even more responsive PC experience.

"Lenovo remains focused on expanding and improving upon its existing desktop product lines to power businesses of all sizes," said Ouyang Jun, vice president and general manager, Desktop and Visuals, Lenovo. "Our new and affordable Lenovo E50-05 tower and ThinkCentre M83 'Tiny', along with the update to our E63z, are the latest in our ongoing efforts to meet user demands for optimal performance, reliability and manageability."









The portfolio of ThinkCentre products are designed for business user productivity with increased processing power and space saving designs. Additionally, the products feature Lenovo's Smart USB Protection, allowing users and IT managers controlled access to USB ports in addition to Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) support to boost system performance. The products all meet industry energy use standards with solid Energy Star 6.0 ratings, contributing to a smart, green environment.

ThinkCentre M83
New to the family of Lenovo "Tiny" form factor desktop PCs, the ThinkCentre M83 is a full featured micro desktop taking productivity and efficiency to the next level for large enterprises. Small in size with a flexible mounting solution to make best use of desk space, the system features forward-looking technology, including 4th Intel Core processors and support for up to three independent displays. The M83 also comes equipped with manageability tools including PC Cloud Manager 3.0, a free system management tool and Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 that optimizes system cooling and fan acoustics to help maximize reliability.

Lenovo E50-05
The Lenovo E50-05 is the latest from Lenovo in desktop towers, an affordable option ideal for small and middle sized business. The tower is built on the ultra-fast AMD "Kabini" Socket Platform that is two-times faster than dual-core AMD E-2000 processors and is Athlon/Sempron quad core supported. With extra processing power, AMD "Kabini" Socket Platform improves overall operation flexibility with CPU upgradeability while Microsoft Windows 8 with Bing Support offers customers a new level of productivity from their desktop. The E50-05 also integrates USB 3.0 support so users can quickly and easily transfer music, photos and other files to their PC.

The new model offers reliability and manageability with standard access to the Lenovo Solution Center and Lenovo Rescue System software. Solution Center software allows users to quickly identify the status of their system health, network connections and overall system security which optimizes performance and reduces, or even prevents, downtime and recovery. In addition, the Rescue System software allows users to quickly and easily backup and restore data and recover system files before entering Windows. Built-in one key recovery allows users to restore the computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state quickly.

ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One
The ThinkCentre E63z, announced in August, is getting a performance boost with an Intel Core i3 Processor, providing the latest Intel technology at a competitive price with stability, manageability and green environment capabilities. Ideal for cost-conscious small businesses, the ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 packs the same essential features - with even better performance - into the same slim and stylish all-in-one form factor at just 37.5mm thick. The Core i3 processor also supports an HDMI out port, card reader, and a Rapid Charge USB port not available in the previous model.

Pricing and Availability

• The ThinkCentre M83 Tiny will be available in October, starting at approximately $599.
• The Lenovo E50-05 will be available from December, starting at approximately $199.
• The ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One will be available from December, starting at approximately $699.

 

Lenovo Launches ThinkCentre Chromebox

Lenovo today, announced at its Accelerate 2015 Partner Forum in Las Vegas, the newest addition to the ThinkCentre Tiny business desktop family: the ThinkCentre Chromebox. Purposefully-designed for education and small business users looking to leverage the benefits of a cloud-based solution. This space-saving, one litre desktop is versatile, easy to manage and has a full ecosystem of optional accessories while Google's Chrome operating system offers a wide range of easy to use applications to learn, share, and collaborate in a highly secure environment. Furthermore, the new ThinkCentre is the first and only Chromebox on the market that can combine with the ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One to instantly offer a 23-inch all-in-one experience.

ThinkCentre Chromebox helps education institutions and small businesses who want to deploy secure and easy to manage technology within manageable budgets. The simplicity and flexibility of Chrome OS devices offer a fast and easy way to manage computing and provide access to the web's vast education and collaboration resources. Teachers and IT Managers can also take advantage of centralized device management providing asset tracking, easy deployment of new applications, system updates or enabling safe-browsing policies for users through a simple management console.





Management and maintenance is simple and efficient, reducing the time required to deploy and minimizing end user downtime, critical in an education environment. A full range of mounting and port expansion accessories for ThinkCentre Chromebox allow users to place it practically anywhere and connect to numerous devices, offering true freedom of deployment. The one litre form factor adds further flexibility by allowing easy transportation from campus to campus or between office locations. Or a user can simply login to another ThinkCentre Chromebox or even a ThinkPad 11e Chromebook at another location and immediately access their cloud-based data and apps.

"Lenovo was the first to introduce a one litre commercial desktop and ThinkCentre Chromebox is a testament to our commitment to the continued evolution of the desktop and our promise to push the boundaries on innovation for our education and business customers." said Ouyang Jun, vice president and general manager, Desktop and Visuals, Lenovo. "Combined with the ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One, the new Chromebox illustrates our belief in more flexibility for teachers and IT managers to continue to offer desktop solutions in a modern day environment."

Price and Availability

• The ThinkCentre Chromebox Tiny will be available in June starting at $199.
• ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One is available at $279.