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Onboard RAM disable

Disable a faulty onboard memory chip / channel so the machine boots with the remaining memory or a memory module.

Use it (log in first)All online tools

What it fixes

How to use

  1. Log in → Online tools → choose “Onboard RAM disable”
  2. Upload the full BIOS and choose the channel to disable (pick auto if unsure)
  3. Download the processed BIOS and write it back

What you need

A full BIOS dump read by a programmer

Note:Memory size goes down; machines with a slot need a module installed after disabling onboard memory.

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