64 bit False eligibility, or not?

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    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #11

    Mike1011 said:
    Hi again

    For DarkXeno: Just installed BIOS update. Went fine. Could you guide me through booting from the 64bit disc?
    For Bobkn: Looking at my RAM usage, it says there is only 2GB available, when i installed 2x2GB RAM Modules a month ago, i.e. 4GB.
    Welcome to Seven Forums.

    There are some very good tutorials from Seven Forums. They will answer most of your questions.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
    For more info check Tutorial quick reference list for Installing Windows 7

    Hope this helps,If you have any questions just reply here.
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  2. Posts : 6
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #12

    Hi All

    I have successfully installed Windows 7 64bit Home Premium. However, my laptop still doesn't seem to recognise the full 4GB. I checked my system information at Boot options, and it says one slot of memory is empty, whilst the other has 2048MB. Whereas, it should be that both are full with 2048 MB. Help?
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  3. Posts : 1,607
    Windows 7 x64 finally!
       #13

    Good job on installation
    2G: tThat is a bad sign Mike. Do you have a max memory setting in your BIOS?
    You might have a bad memory module.
    Can you open it and check if it is physically well connected to the slot?
    You can also run Memtest86, and see if it recognizes the memory, although I doubt, since BIOS doesn't see it.
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  4. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #14

    In the start box type, msconfig, when msconfig.exe comes up hit enter, click on the boot tab, then Advanced Options.
    On the top right there is a box "Maximum Memory", if it is checked then un-check it.
    If this doesn't fix it then check if the memory cards are seated correctly.

    Who installed the new memory?
    If you had it done somewhere, have them check it.
    If you installed it, go look at it closely and see if both cards are fully seated. If you can't see anything obvious, then remove them one at a time and re-seat.
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  5. Posts : 6
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Hi All

    Problem Solved!!!

    I was checking the RAM modules in the back of the laptop, was fiddling around and as i was putting in the second 2GB RAM module, the thing clicked it. Turns out, i never installed the second 2GB RAM properly.
    Kicked myself when i figured that out.
    So everything's okay, i'm now running windows 7 64bit with my full 4GB being recognised!!!
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  6. Posts : 932
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #16

    Good, and dont worry about the ram thing we all have been there many times.

    Enjoy Win7 now.
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  7. Posts : 1,607
    Windows 7 x64 finally!
       #17

    Good job Mike, thanks for posting the result. Enjoy 7!
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