Help
But it clearly says here : http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_775/P5VD2MX/
that my motherboard supports 4GB ram
I just don't know if E6600 supports the x64 instruction set
I probably updated the BIOS in a wrong way, that's why maybe it doesn't show up (the remapping feature)
System won't use more than 3GB of RAM
Back to top
#32
- Forum Addict
-
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 3,198
- Joined: 28-January 06
- Gender:Male
- Location:Australia
Posted 24 April 2011 - 08:35 AM
The E6600 supports x64, and your motherboard does support 4GB of RAM (4GB will operate successfully, and an OS may be able to access some of the uppermost 1GB, depending on hardware address requirements). But in order for an OS to access the full 4GB, the board must support 8GB (I believe yours does), and be able to move the top 1GB above the 4GB point (remapping).
Do you know what the BIOS version was previously, and what it is now you have attempted the update?
Do you know what the BIOS version was previously, and what it is now you have attempted the update?
This post has been edited by Platypus: 01 May 2011 - 06:58 PM
Pleased to have been a Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) 2007/8, 2008/9
I pressed F5, and I'm feeling refreshed...
I pressed F5, and I'm feeling refreshed...
#33
- Bleepin Madman
-
- Group: BC Advisor
- Posts: 18,384
- Joined: 08-September 08
- Gender:Male
- Location:Catonsville, Md
Posted 24 April 2011 - 01:13 PM
Do you know who made your motherboard? Besides ASUS? HP/Compaq are users of ASUS that modify board board features. This is called OEM Branding.
My work schedule is as follows: Mon and Tues 1800 to 0600, Friday - Sunday 1800EST to 0600, and Wednesday to Thursday 1800est to 0600. So if I do not respond right away I am at work.
----------------
If I am helping you, then Please Send Me a Message!with your thread link in it. This is only if I haven't replied back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
----------------
My Main Site || My Backup Site || steam://friends/add/cryptodan Add me to your Steam Friends.
#34
- Member
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 28
- Joined: 14-April 11
Posted 25 April 2011 - 11:41 AM
I never updated my BIOS before so I think I had the first version
and I used P5VD2MX_1017 to update my BIOS (I am not sure if it worked or not)
and I used P5VD2MX_1017 to update my BIOS (I am not sure if it worked or not)
#36
- Bleepin Madman
-
- Group: BC Advisor
- Posts: 18,384
- Joined: 08-September 08
- Gender:Male
- Location:Catonsville, Md
Posted 01 May 2011 - 04:34 PM
I would call ASUS and see what they recommend. It maybe a defective board.
My work schedule is as follows: Mon and Tues 1800 to 0600, Friday - Sunday 1800EST to 0600, and Wednesday to Thursday 1800est to 0600. So if I do not respond right away I am at work.
----------------
If I am helping you, then Please Send Me a Message!with your thread link in it. This is only if I haven't replied back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
----------------
My Main Site || My Backup Site || steam://friends/add/cryptodan Add me to your Steam Friends.
#37
- Forum Addict
-
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 3,198
- Joined: 28-January 06
- Gender:Male
- Location:Australia
Posted 01 May 2011 - 07:00 PM
Platypus, on 24 April 2011 - 08:35 AM, said:
Do you know what the BIOS version was previously, and what it is now you have attempted the update?
TheHunter159, on 25 April 2011 - 11:41 AM, said:
I never updated my BIOS before so I think I had the first version
and I used P5VD2MX_1017 to update my BIOS (I am not sure if it worked or not)
and I used P5VD2MX_1017 to update my BIOS (I am not sure if it worked or not)
Does the system now identify the BIOS version as 1017?
Pleased to have been a Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) 2007/8, 2008/9
I pressed F5, and I'm feeling refreshed...
I pressed F5, and I'm feeling refreshed...
