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    Problem installing 2x2gb ram on HEL80

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by thinkdifferent, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. thinkdifferent

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if there is some RAM limit.

    I tried installing 2 - 2GB modules, but it's coming up 3070 mb.

    I am running Vista Business.

    Any thoughts?
     
    thinkdifferent, Aug 15, 2007
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    chuvak317 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm guessing you're running 32 bit Windows which maxes out at about 3 gb. 64 bit can utilize all of that.
     
    chuvak317, Aug 15, 2007
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    I thought 32 bit Vista supports up to 4 gb of ram
     
    thinkdifferent, Aug 15, 2007
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    But the chipset that the Hel 80 use doesn't (not 100% sure tho).
    I think that it wouldn't see more than 3,2 gb even with win vista 64-bit
     
    Pureknight, Aug 15, 2007
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    thinkdifferent, Aug 15, 2007
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    chuvak317, Aug 15, 2007
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