Is there a way to tell what OS you got

[WINTERLORD]

hi i have windows 7 and i thought it was x64 but now im not sure because it only reads 4gb of memory. when i right clik and go to my computer and properties it says system is x64 under where it says system. and just says windows home premium under windows edition

my computer is a x58 ddr3 triple channle computer core i7 920

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Go to start then my computer then click system properties.Look at the system type entry!

http://www.piriform.com/speccy

If you want more info ,download and install this free app ^

 

[WINTERLORD]

hmm it says x64 bit system pc. im baffled with why it only can use 4gb of mem. it see's all 6gb but says only 4gb usable

 

[daship]

System type:

It will say 32bit or 64bit.

System type is right under ram installed.

 

[lafontma]

hmm it says x64 bit system pc. im baffled with why it only can use 4gb of mem. it see's all 6gb but says only 4gb usable

You dont mention your system specs but some older motherboards did not have the memory remapping features to support more then 4GB of ram.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Try this.

Start > Run > msconfig > Boot > Advanced options > and make sure maximum memory is unchecked.

 

[13thmonkey]

You dont mention your system specs but some older motherboards did not have the memory remapping features to support more then 4GB of ram.

indeed, check for something like memory remapping in for physical address extension in the bios. In fact does the bios show 6GB, during the initial startup?

 

[WINTERLORD]

maximum memory is unchecked, and no the bios only show 4gb however the operating system (rightclick my computer-properties) shows 6gb but only 4gb usable

 

[13thmonkey]

surely maximum memory should be ticked/checked and not unchecked?

 

[nikorr]

maximum memory is unchecked, and no the bios only show 4gb however the operating system (rightclick my computer-properties) shows 6gb but only 4gb usable

What is your mobo model and post RAM stick names.

On x58 u must have the slots properly filled. Check your manual. Use slot 1+3 +2.

Is your mobo Gigabyte?

 

[WINTERLORD]

yea my board is ex58-ds4 gigabyte ram is in propper slots the OS says 6gb but (4 usable) and it is x64 os however the bios shows only 4gb

 

[nikorr]

What are the RAM sticks -- post info.

 

[WINTERLORD]

4gb post info during memory check

 

[nikorr]

4gb post info during memory check

What I mean, post link or post brand name, model, size ...

RAM is a sensitive component, so if u mix it with non match, chances are that it could be trickier than it looks.

Especially, when u are using so many of the sticks : )

 

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