Problem using 4gb in 64 bits

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  1. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 BITS
       #1

    Problem using 4gb in 64 bits


    Hello guys !

    I have 4gb ddr2 in my computer, but the system shows something weird

    It says that i have 4gb, but only 3gb usable...
    I'm using a GA-945GCM-S2C motheboard that supports the 4gb

    anyone knows a solution for this?

    thanks !
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  2. Posts : 13
    Windows Vista Ultimate x64 - W7 Beta Build 7000
       #2

    Hello, could you please make a screenshot of your system properties showing that?


    thanks
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  3. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 BITS
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Sure my friend

    here the screenshot from my system properties

    Problem using 4gb in 64 bits-sysproper.jpg
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  4. Posts : 13
    Windows Vista Ultimate x64 - W7 Beta Build 7000
       #4

    Thanks for the info. I already reported this bug to Microsoft, but I didn't take any screenshot of my system properties dialog box when I saw that. I've been unable to reproduce it again. If you don't mind, I'm sending your screenshot to them.

    Before solving the problem, could you check in the Task Manager your available RAM and post another screenshot here, please?

    To solve your issue, just set PAE as ForceEnable in the BCDEdit. It may sound weird, but it was the only thing worked for me. In accordance to MS, the Physical Address Extension only works for 32 bits version of Windows, but... worked for me in W7 x64 RC. Something might be wrong there.

    If you don't know how, open a cmd prompt (admin rights), type bcdedit.exe /SET PAE ForceEnable and reboot.

    You should see then in both places, system properties and in the Task Manager your 4 gigabytes available.

    Regards.
    Last edited by Reckon; 14 May 2009 at 05:21. Reason: rewording
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  5. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 BITS
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi Reckon,
    Good morning and thanks for the help.

    So, this is a bug?
    the main reason for me to get 64 bits version was that i have those 4gb that i cant use in 32 bits.

    Im working now, but when i get home i'll try to do that.
    After you post i was reading about that command that you told me to use...he will force my PC to "see" the 4gb right ? but...really works in 64 bits? i was reading that this is for 32 bits version, as you say in your comment too...if it works, is another bug? hehe a god bug, i guess

    Anyway
    I hope it works !^^
    i will let you know in this topic

    And sure, you can send this screenshot
    thanks for the help

    (and sorry for my english )
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  6. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #6

    Hey guys, im having the exact same problem, just that mine displays 2.97gb usable.
    I tried what Reckon said, and it hasn't changed at all, it still displays 2.97gb , any other solutions?

    Enzo.
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  7. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 BITS
    Thread Starter
       #7

    When I begin to search a solution for this problem, I heard once that update the BIOS may help, but I never tried
    May be a solution...i dont know...
    I’ll try this too if Reckon says doesn’t work for me
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  8. Posts : 13
    Windows Vista Ultimate x64 - W7 Beta Build 7000
       #8

    Try to look at any remapping memory options in the BIOS.

    Regards
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  9. Posts : 13
    Windows Vista Ultimate x64 - W7 Beta Build 7000
       #9

    ENZO said:
    Hey guys, im having the exact same problem, just that mine displays 2.97gb usable.
    I tried what Reckon said, and it hasn't changed at all, it still displays 2.97gb , any other solutions?

    Enzo.
    Enzo, could you please post a screenshot of your system properties window? Also, could you check available memory in the task bar?

    Thanks
    Last edited by Reckon; 14 May 2009 at 07:11. Reason: rewording
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  10. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #10

    yeahp here :

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