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    M17x R1 Ram issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by martini5470, Dec 15, 2010.

  1. martini5470

    martini5470 Notebook Guru

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    I recently upgraded my processor from T9800 to Q9200. I also added more ram. Originally I had 4gb (2 sticks) and I replaced it with 8gb. Everything looks right in BIOS. It shows Q9200 running at 2.4, and 8gb ram 1333. However when I launch Windows 7 Ultimate 64, I can only see 4gb ram. CPU-Z shows 8gb, but the frequency is 667MHz (Dual channel?) :confused:

    I took out CMOS battery for a minute and flashed BIOS, but it did nothing. Please help.
     
    martini5470, Dec 15, 2010
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  2. fishnbanjo

    fishnbanjo Notebook Consultant

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    There is a Memory Remap in BIOS that allows full use of onboard memory by your OS, don't remember where it is at the moment but I run 7 Pro 64 on my M17x r1 and it see's the full 8Gb of 1333 RAM.
     
    fishnbanjo, Dec 15, 2010
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  3. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    The 64 Bit OS should definitely see the full 8 GB.

    Try reinstalling the chipset drivers
     
    dave-p, Dec 15, 2010
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  4. debaucher

    debaucher Notebook Deity

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    WOW 74bit OS..... I need to buy that NOW ;)
    (j/k I know it was a typo... just couln't help myself).

    Also, I upgraded my M17xR1 to 8gb of ram about 2 months ago and everything was recognized easy and the boost (for my photo work) has really increased.
    (Try stitching 30+ raw images together with only 4gb of ram and see how long your sanity remains)

    D.
     
    debaucher, Dec 15, 2010
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    lol fixed

    almost let the cat out of the bag lol shhh it's a secret
     
    dave-p, Dec 15, 2010
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    667x2(dual channel)=1334 isn't marketing magical? :p
    usually when you have your integrated on it will take you only ~750Mb but 4Gb??
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 20, 2010
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