Installed memory(RAM): 4GB (2.94GB Usable)

[seanw88]

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since the beta, i have gone back to vista 64 but using a new pc with 8gb ram, so no problems there. i still haven't upgraded haha, but it would seem rational for them to do that, it would be interesting so see what would happen now on my new computer.

 

[Darryl Licht]

As one poster already stated your video card must be a built in card... part of mobo... so because of that you only see 3GB useable! If you went to 8GB total you will see 7GB useable.

What is the make and model of your system? Please fill in your system specs!

 

[seanw88]

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it is all filled in my good friend however i will write them here for you.

System Manufacturer/Model Number
self built ASUS P5QL/EPU
OS
windows Vista Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
ASUS P5QL/EPU
Memory
8GB Kingston HYPERX DDR2 PC2-8500 @ 800Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATi RADEON HD5750 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card
creative soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Audio 7.1 optical in/out
Monitor(s) Displays
20.1inch widescreen hd
Screen Resolution
16:10 1680x1050
Hard Drives
Segate 1TB Segate 500GB
PSU
700W Coolermaster Silent Pro Modular
Case
CIT Mars Gaming Case
Cooling
CPU Akasa X4 Heatpipe cooler
Keyboard
logitech LX 710 multimedia wireless
Mouse
logitech LX 710 wirless laser
Internet Speed
8mb
Other Info
13 inch MacBook 2.1ghz
mac OS X snow leopard. win 7 ultimate
3GB ram
320GB hdd

and also i was never running an onboard GPU as i game

 

[Darryl Licht]

Sorry, I could have sworn when I checked specs earlier they were blank!

Perhaps the Xfi??? Some HW has allocated 1GB, because with the 64 bit you have all 4GB available to system... mine did after I upgraded!

WAIT A MINUTE YOU ARE NOT THE O.P.... he has only 4GB RAM... FTW????

 

[seanw88]

hmm im guessing the only way we were to get the actual answer would to be to ask the programmers of windows,...but it could be anything, including drivers

 

[Darryl Licht]

hmm im guessing the only way we were to get the actual answer would to be to ask the programmers of windows,...but it could be anything, including drivers

If your mobo has an onboard vid card or sound card, is it disabled in BIOS???

 

[seanw88]

yeh it was, but i don't have a built on one anymore

 

[Darryl Licht]

if it is built on to mobo how'd you remove it??? LOL!

You do have it disabled totally in BIOS right???

 

[seanw88]

yeahh you would and that should stop OS from detecting it

 

[mesaman1553]

FIX FIX FIX****FOR ANYONE HAVING THIS ISSUE!!!!******FIX FIX FIX

1)Run
2)type "msconfig"
3)Go under the "boot" tab
4)click "advanced options" button
5)UNCHECK! "Maximum memory"
6)Reboot

Spread the info seems a lot of people are having this problem, I hope this helped!

Was having the same problem. Only 3.50 Gb of my 8Gb was available. This fix worked for me.

Thank you.

 

[DeaconFrost]

To the OP, reseat your memory. There's a chance one of your sticks is either not seated properly, or has died.

FIX FIX FIX****FOR ANYONE HAVING THIS ISSUE!!!!******FIX FIX FIX

1)Run
2)type "msconfig"
3)Go under the "boot" tab
4)click "advanced options" button
5)UNCHECK! "Maximum memory"
6)Reboot

Spread the info seems a lot of people are having this problem, I hope this helped!

This isn't a fix at all, because that option doesn't become checked on it's own. By default, it is unchecked, and shouldn't be checked unless you are a developer who knows why you would need to limit your memory.

 

[Darryl Licht]

To the OP, reseat your memory. There's a chance one of your sticks is either not seated properly, or has died.

FIX FIX FIX****FOR ANYONE HAVING THIS ISSUE!!!!******FIX FIX FIX

1)Run
2)type "msconfig"
3)Go under the "boot" tab
4)click "advanced options" button
5)UNCHECK! "Maximum memory"
6)Reboot

Spread the info seems a lot of people are having this problem, I hope this helped!

This isn't a fix at all, because that option doesn't become checked on it's own. By default, it is unchecked, and shouldn't be checked unless you are a developer who knows why you would need to limit your memory.

Confirmed!!! I checked msconfig on my laptop which has 3 of 4 GB useable... goes to video & audio subsystems... this is unchecked by default!

In going through this thread I am surprised at the number of replies with under 5 posts total and all the "expert" advice given here... :roflmao:

The OP never responded but I bet its a lappy or desktop with integrated graphics and or sound! These youngins just dont understant how things used to be!