Cant install Windows 8 - Says it needs 2gb of ram when I have 8gb


  1. CamCracker
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    Cant install Windows 8 - Says it needs 2gb of ram when I have 8gb


    Hi. I have Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate installed and activated. I am trying to upgrade to Windows 8 and the upgrade assistant tells me it needs at least 2gb when I have 8gb and Windows 7 sees and knows I have 8gb

    I am thinking it could be my bios, but it's already at the latest version

    Here are some photos from my bios, so you can tell me if there is anything I need to enable.

    These are photos from my bios. Please tell me if there is anything I need to change to get this to work










    Thank you!
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  3. Ztruker
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    Can you remove all but 2GB then do the install? That has resolved problems like this before. Once installed, put all the memory back in and it should work fine.
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  4. gregrocker
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    Remove any overclocking, reboot and try again.
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  6. theog
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    Cant install Windows 8 - Says it needs 2gb - I have 8gb
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