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 Sep 28 2007, 09:49 PM
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Sep 29 2007, 10:43 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 19-February 06 Member No.: 55,924 |
nobody know????
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Sep 29 2007, 04:51 PM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
I have 4 gB on 2 computers at home (I'm on the road right now) - and Windows (either XP or Vista) will only recognize 3.26 gB. But, if your system is only recognizing 3.00 gB there's likely to be an issue with the last DIMM. Try running the built-in memory diagnostic (or this free one: http://www.memtest86.com/ ) to see if there's an issue with the last stick or the last slot.
-------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Sep 29 2007, 08:57 PM
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i ran the built in memory test on the extended settings, and it freezes up at 21% everytime. after a half hour of sitting on 21%, i restarted the test, and got the same results. not sure if this helps.
This post has been edited by chrismo: Sep 29 2007, 09:15 PM |
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Sep 29 2007, 11:51 PM
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i downloaded and ran the tool you recommended, after 2 passes there were no errors. that program also recognized 4 gb of ram, but once again, vista only shows 3070
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Sep 30 2007, 07:01 AM
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Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
I'd suspect that the last slot is bad.
Try running the tests with the last DIMM slot empty - if the Windows test completes, then you've got more evidence that it may be the slot. Then try running the tests with a different DIMM in that slot (since you know it's good from the previous tests) - if it still passes, then it is the DIMM slot that's bad. Stay with the Windows test since it's more "finicky" than the MemTest. Try cleaning the DIMM slot out (gently) with compressed air and maybe evan a piece of paper (use magnification to make sure all is well in the slot before you try it again). -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Sep 30 2007, 09:24 PM
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generally i would agree with that idea. the problem is, when i was leaving only 2 gb of ram in the machine, all the slots worked. the 2gb (dual channel) was read in 1 and 2, then i restarted, and it was also read in dimms 3 and 4. it can read only 3 gb with any combination of dimms as well, it just wont go above this for some reason. plus the fact that the system setup is reading all 4 gb pre-vista loading kinda suggests that the ram is being acknowledged.
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Sep 30 2007, 09:31 PM
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Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
I'd suggest asking the manufacturer of the motherboard for clarification if you're sure that the slots and memory are good.
-------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Sep 30 2007, 09:48 PM
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Hi Chrismo,
What is the make and model number of your system? |
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Sep 30 2007, 11:14 PM
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nevermind problem is solved. basically, because of a few of my devices (256 mb graphics card and such) my windows allocates memory. vista does this anyway and the amount varies due to your machines specs. im sure everybody knew this but i was just making sure. sorry for wastin everybodys time but hey, at least i learned something :D http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605
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