W520 System and Boot Performance degrade after memory upgrade [ Edited ]

[PeterTWJ]

Hi all,

In the beginning, I am not sure about the memory placement for optimum performance, so I placed my memory under Slot 0 and Slot 2, I was shocked that the POST delayed a bit longer than usual and the WEI results is 7.5, all my friends laptop or desktop running with 8 GB of memory (4 GB x 2 DIMM) having 7.6, Windows also take longer to startup.

After following this guide by Mark_Lenovo, lead_org, andyP:

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/Optimizing-memory-in-W510-which-slots-to-use/t...

By placing memory in Slot 0 and Slot 1 (2 DIMM), POST boot up speed went back to normal, overall performance went up and WEI became 7.6.

Thanks for making this great guide. Kudos to this

Best Regards 

Peter

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Refunded Set: W510, 4876-A11

Current Set: W520, 4284-A99

Dolby Home Theater v4! on T520 or W520:

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-Sound-Enhancement-Thread/m-p/451401#M1551... 

[PeterTWJ · Accepted solution]

Solutions are link above.

Best Regards 

Peter

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Does someone post helps you? Give them a kudos as a reward, as they will do better to improve 

Refunded Set: W510, 4876-A11

Current Set: W520, 4284-A99

Dolby Home Theater v4! on T520 or W520:

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-Sound-Enhancement-Thread/m-p/451401#M1551...