Only see's 3 of my 4gigs

PC_Caveman · 02-06-2008, 02:12 PM

I recently installed vista 64bit version basic home edition for my desktop, i installed the OS with only 2gigs of my memory inserted, then after updating my indows i installed the other 2gigs, and my Systems info, and Welcome Center only shows 3gigs(2.93-3.04). I know my OS can support Up to 4gigs and i can run CPU-z and it shows me having 4gigs, but even my bios only tells me i am running 3gig, i have seperetly tested each port and stick of memery? What am i missing?

Osiris · 02-06-2008, 02:38 PM

This is the hotfix from microsoft that fixes issues with Vista 64bit and 4gb of RAM or more.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777

Installing Steps

Download Hotfix from link above
Install hotfix once done downloading
When it is done installing DONT restart, go to Start>Shut Down
Once your computer if powered down, turn off you PSU and unplug it just in case
Place the extra RAM sticks into slots on your motherboard
Close your case, plug in, turn on, boot up...cross fingures.

Mak213 · 02-06-2008, 02:39 PM

If your BIOS is only showing 3GB then one of the RAM slots is bad. Check out each stick one by one. When you knwo that all 4 are working start adding them one by one. Whenever you come across the one that doesn show that RAM slot could be bad.

Could also be tha tyour RAM has to run in Dual Channel pairs.

PC_Caveman · 02-06-2008, 03:23 PM

what would it mean if my ram has to run in Dual Channel pairs? And i will re-test all my ram today.

Mak213 · 02-06-2008, 04:33 PM

If it has to run in Dual Channel pairs that means that the chips have to be exactly the same and Dual Channel. That is how my motherboard is. I haev to get RAM in pairs. I can just buy a single chip i have to buy a Kit.

EricB · 02-06-2008, 04:40 PM

I have to update my gigabyte mobo bios to recognize my new processor and ram. I had version 5 (feb. 2007). it's now at version 12

PC_Caveman · 02-06-2008, 04:59 PM

i can try to update my bios, and i checked all ym ram they all work in all the seperate slots, and they are all same model and type. Im so lost on how to get my extra 1gig of ram

EricB · 02-06-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC_Caveman

i can try to update my bios, and i checked all ym ram they all work in all the seperate slots, and they are all same model and type. Im so lost on how to get my extra 1gig of ram

you sure that it's 64bit vista and not 32 bit

PC_Caveman · 02-06-2008, 11:12 PM

yup. 100%

EricB · 02-06-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricB

I have to update my gigabyte mobo bios to recognize my new processor and ram. I had version 5 (feb. 2007). it's now at version 12

try it or warez's fix

02-06-2008, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
PC_Caveman True Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 183	Only see's 3 of my 4gigs I recently installed vista 64bit version basic home edition for my desktop, i installed the OS with only 2gigs of my memory inserted, then after updating my indows i installed the other 2gigs, and my Systems info, and Welcome Center only shows 3gigs(2.93-3.04). I know my OS can support Up to 4gigs and i can run CPU-z and it shows me having 4gigs, but even my bios only tells me i am running 3gig, i have seperetly tested each port and stick of memery? What am i missing?

02-06-2008, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Osiris Security/Hacking Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 25,860	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs This is the hotfix from microsoft that fixes issues with Vista 64bit and 4gb of RAM or more. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777 Installing Steps Download Hotfix from link above Install hotfix once done downloading When it is done installing DONT restart, go to Start>Shut Down Once your computer if powered down, turn off you PSU and unplug it just in case Place the extra RAM sticks into slots on your motherboard Close your case, plug in, turn on, boot up...cross fingures. __________________ www.MasterB365.com www.Tech-Dump.com "On 10-3-08 Obama Supporters Vandalized-Tresspassed and STOLE My Palin-McCain Sign Violating My First Amendment Right To Free Speech. Do It Again And You Will Find Out What The 2nd Amendment Is All ABOUT!"

02-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,294	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs If your BIOS is only showing 3GB then one of the RAM slots is bad. Check out each stick one by one. When you knwo that all 4 are working start adding them one by one. Whenever you come across the one that doesn show that RAM slot could be bad. Could also be tha tyour RAM has to run in Dual Channel pairs. __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!

02-06-2008, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
PC_Caveman True Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 183	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs what would it mean if my ram has to run in Dual Channel pairs? And i will re-test all my ram today.

02-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trotter's Basement Posts: 17,294	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs If it has to run in Dual Channel pairs that means that the chips have to be exactly the same and Dual Channel. That is how my motherboard is. I haev to get RAM in pairs. I can just buy a single chip i have to buy a Kit. __________________ Google...USE IT \| There is a EDIT button. Use It and don't multiple post. \| Image created by CarnageX \| You've been Mak'd!

02-06-2008, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,054	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs I have to update my gigabyte mobo bios to recognize my new processor and ram. I had version 5 (feb. 2007). it's now at version 12 __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free) Last edited by EricB; 02-06-2008 at 11:50 PM.

02-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
PC_Caveman True Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 183	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs i can try to update my bios, and i checked all ym ram they all work in all the seperate slots, and they are all same model and type. Im so lost on how to get my extra 1gig of ram

02-06-2008, 11:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
PC_Caveman True Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 183	Re: Only see's 3 of my 4gigs yup. 100%

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