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    Vaio SZ650 Memory Issue

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jeffwcbs, Oct 27, 2007.

  1. jeffwcbs

    jeffwcbs Newbie

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    I just got an SZ650 N/C with Vista Business loaded.

    I purchased a pair of 2GB memory modules. (non-Sony)

    Upon installation, I should have 4 GB of memory.

    The BIOS shows 3 GB of memory.
    Vista shows 3 GB of memory.
    CPU-z shows 4 GB of memory.

    I called 4allmemory.com for tech support, and they said that many 32 bit systems only recognizes 3 gb of memory and the rest of the RAM is reserved for "System Resources." They suggested I ask Sony what system resources the extra gig is for. (Ha!)

    So, is this 32 bit thingie true? Is there any way to get the full use of my 4 GB of memory? It appears that I can't edit the memory section of the bios. Helllp!?

    Jeff
     
    jeffwcbs, Oct 27, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The 3GB limit is normal for 32-bit Windows and is nothing to do with Sony.

    If you would like the full 4GB then upgrade to 64-bit Windows.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 27, 2007
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  3. jeffwcbs

    jeffwcbs Newbie

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    So is the extra gig actually used for some "system resource"? Or just wasted with 32 bit?

    Sounds like I should reinstall one of the 1GB modules, and return a 2gb to
    4allmemory ?
     
    jeffwcbs, Oct 27, 2007
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  4. desertmike

    desertmike Notebook Consultant

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    John is absolutely right from what I have read...only 64-bit Windows can utilize 4GB of RAM. If it was me I would probably just leave the 4GB installed since it is there already and get a 64-bit Windows when Service Pack 1 comes out for Vista.
     
    desertmike, Oct 27, 2007
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