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    2x1Gb RAM Installed but only can use 1Gb

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 72hundred, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. 72hundred

    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Hey all,

    I've 2Gb's of RAM physically installed but only 1Gb is showing up in task manager.

    I recently reinstalled the OS and the replaced the GPU's.

    The laptop is the one in my sig.


    Any ideas what the problem is or for a solution?

    Many thanks,
    72oo
     
    72hundred, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. cjcerny

    cjcerny Notebook Consultant

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    What quantity does the BIOS of the laptop think is present?
     
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    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    The BIOS thinks its just 1Gb.


    EDIT: Solution found - a loose RAM stick!
     
    72hundred, Dec 9, 2008
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It must have been very loose. Normally the computer doesn't boot at all if the RAM isn't properly seated.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Well I am glad its working for you
    The XPS1730 should have no problem addressing 4Gb of memory, so upgrading the memory in the future is always a possibility.
    I think Dell may have released a new Bios which supports up to 8Gb of memory, but I am not sure of that yet.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Dec 9, 2008
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    Yeah, there was actually enough space to make it look as if it was engaged, but a another push got it into place. (After I'd lost some hair trying to figure out the problem :rolleyes: )

    Cheers.
    Yeah, I think its A09 that allows way more RAM. Don't know if many M1730 owner's actually need 8Gb!
     
    72hundred, Dec 9, 2008
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