Only recognising 1GB RAM

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  1. Uber Philf
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    Have you changed anything in MSConfig?
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  3. rdoherty
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    No I haven't touched anything.. how odd lol
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  4. Uber Philf
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    Hmm, try this.

    Start, Accessories, Command prompt, type "msconfig" (no quotes), go to Boot tab, and advanced, and
    tick the maximum memory and put it to the maximum, if 2GB is really there, This should get to 2048mb, apply, and restart.

    hope it works.
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  6. rdoherty
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    It just defaults back to 1024mb

    I'll take a look at the sticks tomorrow and report back!
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  7. Win7User512
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    Could be faulty stick or slot.
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  8. rdoherty
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    Possibly, but it's been running fine until I upgraded...
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  10. Frostmourne
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    The msconfig option is to limit the RAM at bootup. Can you flash the BIOS, then check if the RAM modules are fully seated?
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