Memory 6GB (2.0GB Usable)????


  1. boshman
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    Windows 7 64 Bit Professional
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    Memory 6GB (2.0GB Usable)????


    Hey, I've been having some issues with my computer recently in that the memory it seems to be capable of using has been capped at 2GB despite having 6GB installed. I have included a print screen to display the problem, any help is greatly appreciated.

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  3. Everlong
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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    Have you changed any settings in msconfig? Where you set the number of processors in the boot options. If you change the amount of maximum memory, it can cause problems like this.
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  4. merkat106
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    Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1
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    Also, check this out: http://www.codenamewindows.com/?p=1168
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  6. Alkotashi
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    If you are still having problems, check BIOS for manual/vendor tweaks on ram/cpu/bus and set them to auto/default. I would also check ram/bus timing with CPUID to be sure all ram chips are working ok.
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  7. DocBrown
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    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
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    Everlong said:
    Have you changed any settings in msconfig? Where you set the number of processors in the boot options. If you change the amount of maximum memory, it can cause problems like this.

    Max memory should be set to zero (0)
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