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All the RAM not showing up.

by pooljunkie73 Jan 2, 2005 10:33AM PST

I recently installed an extra 256MB of RAM, when I check out my system properties is shows that I have 504MB. I wonder where the other 8MB went? I also installed an ATI Radeon video card with 128MB to replace my onboard video, could that have anything to do with it? If so, is there anything I can do get that extra memory back, or is it lost?

I don't know is this is important, but it also told me that there was a problem with virtual memory. So I increased the page file to 1.5 X the amount of installed RAM. I haven't had that message since.

I am running XP Pro, 512MB RAM.

Kent

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What make/model board?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 2, 2005 10:44AM PST

Not all allow a total disable of the onboard video. Some like the i810 series may allow you to reduce the RAM, but never give it all back.

Bob

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More Virtual Memroy
by JMarchi Jan 2, 2005 9:32PM PST

It is normal to have to increase virtual memory when you add more real memory. It is not done automatically for you, so you did the right thing.

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