Hi,
I have a Dell Dimension 9100. Against all specifications, I went ahead and installed 8 GB of RAM. The BIOS saw it. The 32 bit Windows 8 OS saw it (although only 3.5GB/8GB was usable).
Recently I decided to go with a SSD and put Win8 64 bit on it to make use of the full 8 GB. Installation kept restarting at the Windows logo screen. Finally ran the installation with 4 GB and it worked. The OS even started fine.
But after putting the system back to 8 GB, the computer restarts as soon as the Windows logo screen comes up and I don't understand why. It seems like 8 GB in this system is wishful thinking!
Now, I know I have done things against specs here, but I just can't understand how the 32 bit OS can work with 8 GB of RAM installed but the 64 bit OS restarts. It's counter-intuitive.
Just FYI, the Maximum memory in the Boot Advance options on the 64 bit go up to a maximum of 4096 MB and I have this unchecked. It shows 4 GB installed with 3.50 GB as usable.
I'm thinking if I go with the 32 bit option, then I might use the Physical Address Extension (PAE) patch here: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/override-the-4gb-memory-barrier-on-32-bit-windows-81-systems/
Can anyone vouch for this option?
I know this is like digging up old graves. I apologize and sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.
I have a Dell Dimension 9100. Against all specifications, I went ahead and installed 8 GB of RAM. The BIOS saw it. The 32 bit Windows 8 OS saw it (although only 3.5GB/8GB was usable).
Recently I decided to go with a SSD and put Win8 64 bit on it to make use of the full 8 GB. Installation kept restarting at the Windows logo screen. Finally ran the installation with 4 GB and it worked. The OS even started fine.
But after putting the system back to 8 GB, the computer restarts as soon as the Windows logo screen comes up and I don't understand why. It seems like 8 GB in this system is wishful thinking!
Now, I know I have done things against specs here, but I just can't understand how the 32 bit OS can work with 8 GB of RAM installed but the 64 bit OS restarts. It's counter-intuitive.
Just FYI, the Maximum memory in the Boot Advance options on the 64 bit go up to a maximum of 4096 MB and I have this unchecked. It shows 4 GB installed with 3.50 GB as usable.
I'm thinking if I go with the 32 bit option, then I might use the Physical Address Extension (PAE) patch here: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/override-the-4gb-memory-barrier-on-32-bit-windows-81-systems/
Can anyone vouch for this option?
I know this is like digging up old graves. I apologize and sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.
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