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    T61 - 4GB memory installed - 3GB shows in Vista

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bantonucci, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. bantonucci

    bantonucci Newbie

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    I installed two 2GB memory sticks in a T61 with 32-bit Vista Home Premium installed. The bios is showing 4096 MB but when I check the system properties it's showing 3062 MB

    Is 32-bit Vista not capable of running 4GB?

    Thanks
     
    bantonucci, Feb 21, 2008
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    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    Yes, 32-bit will only recognize ~3 GB
     
    SkeeteRX8, Feb 21, 2008
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  3. bantonucci

    bantonucci Newbie

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    Thanks.

    Does 64-bit recognize 4GB and can you upgrade to 64-bit for free?
     
    bantonucci, Feb 21, 2008
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes.

    You need to get a 64-bit distribution disk.

    See the clean install thread,
     
    Renee, Feb 21, 2008
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    Yes, 64-bit does recognize 4GB, but I don't know if the upgrade is free.
     
    THAANSA3, Feb 28, 2008
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