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nvglos

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March 14th, 2004 00:00

Missing RAM

A year or so ago I upgraded my memory on my Dimension 8100 to 1024 MB.  I recently upgraded to Windows XP.  Today I checked my system info and it shows I only have 640 MB RAM.  What happened to the other 384 MB?  I tried to make a change in the BIOS, but am unable to do so.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks much,

Gloria Simkins

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    jmk1986

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    Posted March 14th, 2004 04:00

    I would think that what you need to do is reseat your RAM.. But, First look here http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/dsleest/codemess.htm and see if this applies. If need be, you may need to reseat your RAM. *very easy to do* go http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/dsleest/rr.htm#rimms <-- there to find out how to. (this will also be in your user manual)

    If that does not work- post back

    James

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    nvglos

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    Posted March 14th, 2004 22:00

    I appreciate your suggestions.  I tried reseating the RIMMs, but it is still only reading 640K out of 1024K.  Do you have any other suggestions?

    Thanks,

    Gloria

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    mattcowger

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    Posted March 15th, 2004 17:00

    Is this K, or MB? And exactly where are you getting this info?
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    nvglos

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    Posted March 15th, 2004 18:00

    I mistyped on my reply--it states 640MB.  I found the info in "View Systems Information" in "My Computer."  I have 4 memory cards installed of 256MB each, for what should be total RAM of 1024 MB.

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