I bought a new computer recently and it is supposed to have 1GB of RAM. When I view Properties in My Computer, the RAM is stated as being 768MB. Inside the machine are two sticks of 512MB PC2-4300 CL4 memory, which should in theory total 1024MB. I tried each stick individually without the other, and in Properties they were both listed as being 448MB of RAM. Even though they should be 512MB each, the total of two 448MBs is 896MB, yet together they're totalling 768MB. I'm a bit stumped by this.
My machine is an Acer Aspire T180. There are four slots for memory; two are brown and two are orange. The sticks are beside each other in the two brown slots. Does anybody have any ideas what's wrong?
2007-02-07 06:55:04 · 7 answers · asked by the_cluck 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
This is because your on-board graphics is using 256MB shared video memory.
This means your on-board graphics shares the systems RAM.
If you want to see 1GB RAM displayed use a individual graphics card and disable the on-board graphics.
2007-02-07 07:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by The Truth 2.0 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this kind of thing in lots of computers. I really don't know the problem, but I think that maybe some of the chips in the memory sticks died or were defective when they were getting manufactured. You can still use the memory, as already having a Gig of memory running XP is overkill for the system (unless you're a gamer). As long as the computer runs and you can do everything you need to do, you shoudl have no problems with the PC. If you do start getting problems because of the memory, just return the PC and get another one. You should have some kind of warranty on it.
2007-02-07 07:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by viva8la7ram 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
replacing the ram ought to haven't any concerning the sound not operating. i anticipate you unplugged the potential cord or grew to grow to be the rocker activate the PSU to off before you performed with the ram because, regardless of the computer grew to grow to be off there continues to be potential going to the board and also you may harm it swapping ram at the same time as it has potential on it. flow into the bios and verify your onboard sound. If he makes use of it and it really is disabled enable it. If he makes use of a card and its enabled disable it. ought to educate a purple mark on the sound card contained in the gadget manager the position you may purely proper-click and enable it. should be the bios reset to default once you swapped the ram. ought to continuously flow into the bios after swapping ram and ensure each thing is configured proper.
2016-12-03 20:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by barnas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your Owner's manual, SOME computer's motherbaords require you install RAM in "staggered" slots.
Meaning if you have 4 slots you install 2 memory modules in Slot 1 and slot 3.......
2007-02-07 07:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
memory quota is set for the ram to limit at 768 for adequte system idleing while the virtual ram is filled by many simultaneous programs running.
(avoids system freezing during these times)(In theory anyway)
2007-02-07 07:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that your video is sharing the memory..
2007-02-07 07:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by bobbyg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got my own problems so dont feel bad. i cant check my mail
2007-02-07 07:02:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋