Guaranteed compatible upgrades for:

HP/Compaq Presario CQ42 Series Notebook CQ42-228LA


System Specifications
Maximum Memory:
  • 4 GB using a 32-bit Operating System
  • 8 GB using a 64-bit Operating System
Expansion:
  • 2 Sockets
Standard Memory:
  • 2 GB (Removable) or
  • 4 GB (Removable) or
  • 6 GB (Removable)
CPU/Chipset:
  • AMD V Series 2.3 GHz AMD RS880M
Bus Architecture:
  • SSD - SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm; USB
Mfr's System P/N's:
  • XR158LA
Upgrade Path:
  • Virtually any configuration up to 8GB can be reached using any combination of 2GB and 4GB modules.
Comments:
  • If 4GB is installed, the recognized memory may be reduced to 3.5GB or less (depending on system configuration and memory allocation).
  • Maximum configurations require a 64-bit operating system.
  • Per HP documentation, system supports DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) and 1066 (PC3-8500) modules but memory Bus may run at DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500 MB/sec) depending on processor