memory showing in windows


  1. wboops
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    windows 64 bit
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    memory showing in windows


    Hi all my computer motherboard has a max memory of 8gb. i install 12gb when i boot into windows 7 64bit it says 12gb. will the computer used all 12gb or only 8gb
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  3. UnknownReverent
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    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
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    If the motherboard only has a max of 8gb, then it will only use 8gb.
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  4. StalkeR
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    Motherboard model ?
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  6. TVeblen
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    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
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    Enter your BIOS setup and on the first tab see what it says for RAM there.

    But if Windows is reporting 12GB then it certainly can see 12GB.

    Have you ever updated your BIOS?
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  7. wboops
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    hi its an acer m7300 x6 cpu.
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