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    ASUS V2JE shows only 2.4 GB of RAM

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nghqminh, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. nghqminh

    nghqminh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I was so happy to revceive 4GB of RAM (2 x 2GB) and I could not wait to install on my Asus V2je laptop. I am now using Windows Vista Business 32bit on this lappy.

    Unfortunately, Windows only recognized 2.4 GB of RAM right at the first boot :confused: . Both CPU Z and Everest show 4096 MB of RAM on 2 module. I expected that since I am using windows 32bit, I could have from 3GB-3.5 Gb of RAM.

    Is there anything I can do to increase the RAM utilized by windows? I just cannot afford to pay more than $100 to install windows 64bit. :mad:
     
    nghqminh, Nov 27, 2007
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Try updating your bios and all windows updates.
    Have you tried to put a 2gb stick + a 1gb stick? Does that give you the same results?
     
    David, Nov 27, 2007
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  3. nghqminh

    nghqminh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the lastest bios version 2.10 updated from asus already. Trying 1gb stick + 2 gb stick still showed only 2.4 GB of RAM :mad:
     
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    FYI, The Asus V2je uses the Intel 945 PM Express Chipset so will not be able to see and use 4GB even with a 64bit OS. The 2.4GB is probably related to hardware/chipset issue.
     
    Kdawgca, Nov 27, 2007
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    Your V2JE only supports up to 2gb of ram. This is a limitation due to the motherboard.

    Check the link below..
    V2JE specs
     
    David, Nov 27, 2007
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  6. nghqminh

    nghqminh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you guys. I should read the memory expansion ability before buying more RAM.
    At least 2.4GB is better than 2GB :(
     
    nghqminh, Nov 27, 2007
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