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by victormjr

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i have 2 128k memory in my machine but it looks like when i veiw my system info, it reads that i have only 64k of memory.my problem is when gaming or just surfing my pc tends to either dump out or i get an error message that it cannot read the allocated memory.what causes this and why does it happen? all answers are greatly appreciated.

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by thechas

Does the BIOS memory test show 256MB?

If no, you need to check what memory is supported by your motherboard.

If yes, enter BIOS settings, and see if there is a setting for memory over 64MB or for OS/2 support.
You want to set the option for non-OS/2.

If the OS/2 option is enabled, your BIOS only reports the first 64MB of system RAM to the operating system.

Chas

by cat_crap

1. Confirm maximum RAM usage per dimm slot for you motherboard.
2. If it is confirmed to handle 128mb RAM per slot, confirm which bios update for the motherboard allows for this.

This is pretty much what response one was but just wanted to confirm. Best of luck.

by m_pact

In some OS's like win98, using msconfig you can also limit the memory windows uses. goto start, run and type msconfig, then choose the adavanced button.

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