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    Windows 7 RAM Problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by haydenluis, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. haydenluis

    haydenluis Newbie

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    Hey, I'm running Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit and I have 6GB of Kingston HyperX RAM on my motherboard which is a ASUS P6T SE which can have 24GB of RAM, but Windows 7 is only saying there is 4GB of RAM, but when I run CPUZ is says I have 6GB. Anyone know what might be wrong?
     
    haydenluis, Jan 25, 2010
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  2. ratchetnclank

    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    You are running 32 bit edition of windows 7. Install 64 bit if you want to use all 6GB of your RAM.
     
    ratchetnclank, Jan 25, 2010
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  3. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    Where are you checking how much memory is installed? System info or Resource Monitor?

    System Info should show the installed amount of ram. This should always show 6gb for you.
    Resource Monitor (Memory tap) shows the usable amount of ram. If you have 6gb and 32bit OS it should show 3-4gb total.
     
    wave, Jan 25, 2010
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  4. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    The OP just mentioned that her's running 64bit Windows though....
     
    Melody, Jan 25, 2010
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  5. winkosmosis

    winkosmosis Notebook Evangelist

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    I had a similar problem on my desktop. Only 2.99gb was usable. So did this guy:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=451284&highlight=2.99gb

    It was an "address space" problem. I solved it by flashing my BIOS and changing RAM settings to Auto. Here's how you find out if you have the same issue...
    start menu -> search for "resource monitor" -> run it -> click on memory tab. If 2gb is greyed out and says "Hardware Reserved" there is your problem
     
    winkosmosis, Jan 26, 2010
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  6. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Also try this:
    open msconfig (type it in teh start menu search bar). A panel will open. On it, go to the Boot tab, and click on the: Advance options button. A small panel will open. From there, make sure you UNCHECK (default OS configuration) EVERY CHECKBOX. Nothing should be checked.

    If they were checked box, click on OK on ever panel window, and restart your computer.
     
    GoodBytes, Jan 28, 2010
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  7. ratchetnclank

    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    Ooops. Stupid me i should read more carefully :eek:
     
    ratchetnclank, Jan 29, 2010
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