Not all of my RAM is usable

[DeaconFrost]

Have you tried reseating the memory and clearing your CMOS?

 

[gregrocker]

Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS

If this doesn't help go over the settings in BIOS setup with a fine-tooth comb.

And try every slot config.

I would switch to 32 bit if you cannot fix this.

 

[JeffreyMartin]

Yep I took a look at it. When I take one out, it still list only 2g usable. When I put 2x512 MB sticks, they both work.

 

[JeffreyMartin]

So 32 bit would support 4gigs of RAM?

 

[DeaconFrost]

32 bit would run on a computer with 4 GB of memory, but it doesn't support all of it. 3.25 GB is around the max you'd be using.

 

[JeffreyMartin]

On resource monitor it is saying I have 2049 MBs Reserved for Hardware.

 

[gregrocker]

Look at the video card settings in BIOS.

 

[JeffreyMartin]

Anything in particular I should be looking for?

 

[gregrocker]

How much RAM is reserved?

 

[arkhi]

What Video Card do you have anyway?

 

[JeffreyMartin]

2049 MB reserved. I have a ATI Radeon HD 5700 series.

 

[gregrocker]

That is a very RAM-intensive card, which I suppose is a good thing by itself.

However leaving you only 2 gb for 64 bit is a bit low, so I would consider adding at least 2gb in light of the video usage.

Or you could clean reinstall 32 bit, user choice.

Does anyone think he could afford to reduce the RAM reserved for video card? I would not unless good reason is given.

How is overall performance? Do you ever have hangs of any sort?

 

[Seeliewight]

Hi JeffreyMartin, you can reduce the amount of memory reserved for your onboard video card.

See post #20 in the link below:
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/143493-could-someone-explain-my-memory-layout-2.html