4.0 GB RAM (2.91 GB usable)?

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Hello everyone, I am on Windows 7 RC Build 7100 x64, using a x64 CPU, I have 2 x 2GB DDR2 800MHz RAM and it shows this in System;

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Why is this?

 

[ikilledkenny]

Either that's not a genuine x64 build (possible, if you got it from a torrent), or there's something wrong with one of your RAM sticks. Try taking them out, blowing into the sockets, and switching them around.

I would encourage that you upgrade to the latest x64 build (Either Client 7232 or Client [Server Mod] 7260).

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Either that's not a genuine x64 build (possible, if you got it from a torrent), or there's something wrong with one of your RAM sticks. Try taking them out, blowing into the sockets, and switching them around.

I would encourage that you upgrade to the latest x64 build (Either Client 7232 or Client [Server Mod] 7260).

I got this directly from MS, I am out of DVD's, I tried a later build but it gave me very poor FPS in Halo 2.

Will try the RAM thing though.

 

[ikilledkenny]

I tried a later build but it gave me very poor FPS in Halo 2.

Halo 2? Great game!!

 

[Mark]

It might be the memory remap feature is not enabled or not supported in your Bios.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Halo 2? Great game!!

Indeed You ever play it? If so we should play together sometime, I own XD

It might be the memory remap feature is not enabled or not supported in your Bios.

Wait what? lol

At any rate.. I will just reinstall and see if its any better. If not I will try the newest build.

Gotta finish backing up my drive though lol

 

[ikilledkenny]

I can't Halo 2 to work on my computer, it sucks too much. I've played it on Xbox, though, and I loved it!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

*destroys house looking for Windows 7 RC DVD*

 

[ikilledkenny]

*destroys house looking for Windows 7 RC DVD*

*Shrug*

Must be worth it...

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

*Shrug*

Must be worth it...

Considering its my only copy of W7 on disc, and I have no intention to install XP/Vista, yes it is worth it.

Luckily I am getting my flash drive I ordered from newegg in the next day or so, so I could start using that for installs.

 

[DocBrown]

My x86 Build 7229 1gb Ram & 4 Gb USB ReasyBoost

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Hmm.. could my graphics card be the reason it can only use 2.91gb?

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[DocBrown]

Hmm.. could my graphics card be the reason it can only use 2.91gb?

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I think I have read that is possible before

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I think I have read that is possible before

Always thought it used my hard drive. lol

 

[ikilledkenny]

That's it! It's your gfx!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Ahh okay, wonder why it never said '2.xxgb usable' in Vista. Anyways thanks guys.

 

[Mark]

That's not your problem, that would only happen if you were using a 32Bit OS, there must be another reason other wise we would be having the same problem wouldn't we.

 

[ickymay]

Hmm.. could my graphics card be the reason it can only use 2.91gb?

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yes it's truer reporting of windows WDDM, I asked the same question on technet

With WDDM it is dynamic, so that RAM is only "allocated" for use but not "locked" in solely for the GUI etc

does it change if you disable AERO ??

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

That's not your problem, that would only happen if you were using a 32Bit OS, there must be another reason other wise we would be having the same problem wouldn't we.

Grr..

yes it's truer reporting of windows WDDM, I asked the same question on technet

With WDDM it is dynamic, so that RAM is only "allocated" for use but not "locked" in solely for the GUI etc

does it change if you disable AERO ??

Nope, I even put it on Windows Classic

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I should likely add this bit of info.

My BIOS is up-to-date with HP's bios updates.. those are rare thing to see

Also when I change 'msconfig advanced boot options' to use this

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even if i make them permanent, it goes to this after restarting;

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