Installed 6GB of ram, but Windows 7 64 bit only says 3.5GB usable

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I dont know what to do or try to see why I am not able to use all 6 GB of my ram. For some reason the bios sees it as well but windows just wont use it. I have ( 2 x 2GB sticks and 2 x 1GB sticks)
 
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I'd use foam swabs and rubbing alcohol, erasers can leave rubber residue on the contacts and cotton swabs like Q-tips can leave cotton fibers. Also when reseating the sticks ensure the clips lock themselves in so fully seated. Sticks shouls be arranged 2GB-1GB-2GB-1GB going from CPU. Look in MSCONFIG and see if memory is being limited

go to START > type MSCONFIG > Enter > BOOT > ADVANCED > ensure Max Memory is checked
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I'd use foam swabs and rubbing alcohol, erasers can leave rubber residue on the contacts and cotton swabs like Q-tips can leave cotton fibers. Also when reseating the sticks ensure the clips lock themselves in so fully seated. Sticks shouls be arranged 2GB-1GB-2GB-1GB going from CPU. Look in MSCONFIG and see if memory is being limited

go to START > type MSCONFIG > Enter > BOOT > ADVANCED > ensure Max Memory is checked
 
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