sound card doesn't work on 4GB RAM

oliviacond · May 10, 2008

my motherboard is Intel DG31PR

sound card doesn't work if I plug in 4GB RAM. But it works if I plug in 2GB
RAM.

is this because of the memory reservation?
i have to use XP x64?

JS · May 10, 2008

If you are using 32bit Windows XP then read the article below::
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/server/PAE/PAEmem.mspx

Try adding the 3GB as mentioned in the above article to your boot.ini file.

JS

Paul · May 10, 2008

oliviacond said:
my motherboard is Intel DG31PR

sound card doesn't work if I plug in 4GB RAM. But it works if I plug in 2GB
RAM.

is this because of the memory reservation?
i have to use XP x64?

Two people report the same problem, here. One person used Vista Business x64
and had no sound with 4GB RAM present. A second person with an unstated OS
had the same problem. So at least you are not alone.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16813121323

Paul