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    Problems with RAM-M5550i

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Oblivion426, Aug 3, 2009.

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    Hey everyone,

    I just installed 2 2GB sticks of RAM, for a total of 4GB, in my M5550. I flashed the bios to 2.07w, which is supposed to support up to 4GB of memory. I am running Windows 7, 64 bit. However, for some reason, the bios only shows 3.25GB and Windows shows 4GB total; but only 3.25 available.

    If anyone has a reason as to why this would be occurring, it would be greatly appreciated!

    I searched the forums, but couldn't find anything similar to the issue I am experiencing.

    Thank you!
     
    Oblivion426, Aug 3, 2009
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