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computer only reads 128 MB ram
Name: astropicachu Date: November 15, 2005 at 12:33:58 Pacific OS: dual boot mandriva/xp CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:
Hello people, Since my last clean up and installations, my system only recognizes 128 mb of ram. No matter if i get 1 stick of 64 or 2 of 128, it always counts 128MB RAM!?!... does anyone knows what that is all about~?...Doh...! Thanks alot guys may the universe and the force be with you...
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: November 15, 2005 at 15:47:06 Pacific
Reply:
Are you sure you're installing the proper RAM?
www.crucial.com
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Response Number 2
Name: astropicachu Date: November 16, 2005 at 10:18:59 Pacific
Reply:
Yes i am, mad isn't it?...! That ram has been there for ages and working fine. Can it be something to do with my bios? Oh man... i don't know... and it takes quite a bit to boot up as well. maybe just needs a bit of tlc, i dont know... Its an old box...but its the best i have... sniff... thanks a lot for your reply...
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