Hello there, I'm new to the Tom's Hardware forums. I have a question about my RAM. Before I continue, here are my system specs. (Yes, I know it's old.)
Mobo: DFI Lanparty P45 T2RS Plus
RAM: 2GB Mushkin DDR2, 2GB Ramaxel DDR2 (Both 800MHz)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
GPU: nVidia GT 220 1GB
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit
So, as I was saying, when I go to my Computer's properties, it shows 4GB RAM (2GB Usable.) I have checked with CPU-Z which also tells me I have 4GB RAM installed. My BIOS also detects 4GB worth of RAM. Other than that, I have tested with "Maximum memory" from msconfig both checked and unchecked. Both did not work. On the hardware side, I have tried reseating the RAM, and slotting it in 1 at a time as well. It works well till 2GB, but when it exceeds 2GB, (i.e at 3GB installed, I got 3GB RAM (2GB Usable) again) things go wrong.
EDIT: If anyone knows where to get (or if there even is anymore) the latest BIOS update for my motherboard?
Mobo: DFI Lanparty P45 T2RS Plus
RAM: 2GB Mushkin DDR2, 2GB Ramaxel DDR2 (Both 800MHz)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
GPU: nVidia GT 220 1GB
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit
So, as I was saying, when I go to my Computer's properties, it shows 4GB RAM (2GB Usable.) I have checked with CPU-Z which also tells me I have 4GB RAM installed. My BIOS also detects 4GB worth of RAM. Other than that, I have tested with "Maximum memory" from msconfig both checked and unchecked. Both did not work. On the hardware side, I have tried reseating the RAM, and slotting it in 1 at a time as well. It works well till 2GB, but when it exceeds 2GB, (i.e at 3GB installed, I got 3GB RAM (2GB Usable) again) things go wrong.
EDIT: If anyone knows where to get (or if there even is anymore) the latest BIOS update for my motherboard?
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