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Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 Memory Question
I recently upgraded my laptop to Vista Ultimate x64 SP1.
I have 4GB of memory and the System screen reports that (it did not prior to SP1).
However, when I look a the physical memory report in Task Manager it still only says 3072 which is 3GB.
What is the deal with that?
I upgraded to the 64bit OS so I could use all of my memory but if it isn't going to use it, then I am going to Ghost back to my 32bit OS.
Manufacturer/Model
Gateway
CPU
Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
Hard Drives
WD 500GB
in your bios there should be a 'memory remap' feature that you need to enable on some motherboards
check your bios thoroughly for it.
Manufacturer/Model
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CPU
Xeon X3360
Motherboard
P5W64 WS Pro
Memory
Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
Sound Card
X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung T200
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
WD 1TB RE3
PSU
Thermaltake Toughower 750w
Case
NZXT Lexa Silver
Cooling
Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
Keyboard
Razer Lycosa Mirror
Mouse
Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
Internet Speed
24Mb/s
Other Info
My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
Hello RBonser, welcome to Vista forums!
If you have integrated graphics and not a separate graphics card; it has first access to the RAM.
Keep us informed!
Later
Ted
Manufacturer/Model
* BFK Customs *
CPU
Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
CM Cosmos RC-1000
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
HP Enhansed Multimedia
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
18.6Mb/s
Other Info
My First Build ;)
I do have an integrated video board (ATI).
If the case is then that it still will only use 3GB then is there any reason I should stay with 64bit?
Manufacturer/Model
Gateway
CPU
Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
Hard Drives
WD 500GB
Hello again.
You might as well; the 32-bit won't have access to it either.
.....
Later
Ted
Manufacturer/Model
* BFK Customs *
CPU
Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
CM Cosmos RC-1000
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
HP Enhansed Multimedia
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
18.6Mb/s
Other Info
My First Build ;)
To be clear, are you saying that I should or should not just run 32bit Vista?
Manufacturer/Model
Gateway
CPU
Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
Hard Drives
WD 500GB
Hello again.
To me it makes more sense to stay with 64-bit; unless you have apps/progs that can't run in the 64-bit environment.
...
Later
Ted
Manufacturer/Model
* BFK Customs *
CPU
Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
CM Cosmos RC-1000
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
HP Enhansed Multimedia
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
18.6Mb/s
Other Info
My First Build ;)
I actually already ghosted back to my 32bit install.
I found that things did not work well for be in 64bit.
IE7 crashed a lot more. Firefox had problems with Flash. Most of all, I did not notice any real performance increase to justify having to deal with making sure I found 64bit versions of software.
I may install it on another hard drive to play with but I think I am sticking with 32bit until 64bit becomes a lot more mainstreme (probably with Windows 7)
Thanks for your help though.
Manufacturer/Model
Gateway
CPU
Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
Hard Drives
WD 500GB
Hello again.
You're welcome; I'm pleased you've found a solution that works for you.
You may want to visit the new
Windows Seven Forums at this link.
Later
Ted
Manufacturer/Model
* BFK Customs *
CPU
Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
CM Cosmos RC-1000
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
HP Enhansed Multimedia
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
18.6Mb/s
Other Info
My First Build ;)