over 1gb ram

[Devin]

I have installed 1gb or 2 sticks of 512meg ram. In sytem
properties and boot up it shows only 256meg ram. How do I
fix this?

 

[Jim Macklin]

Does your mobo and BIOS support that amount of RAM?

Is it the proper type?

Is it properly seated?


| I have installed 1gb or 2 sticks of 512meg ram. In sytem
| properties and boot up it shows only 256meg ram. How do I
| fix this?
|

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

It's absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the
manufacturer's web site for specific instructions and compatibility
requirements.


Bruce Chambers
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[Jerry]

Go to www.crucial.com and run their memory test.