windows xp x64 and memory upgrade

[Guest]

I was running 1 gig using 2 pairs of 256Mb matched modules in 4 slots and
replaced the first pair with a matched pair of 1 gig modules which gave a
total of 2.5 gig. Windoes XP x64 edition boots fine in safe mode but not in
standard
mode. I went through the boot from CD repair process (past the recover
console option) but no change. Is there a boot.ini setting or other update
required to enable Windows Xp x64 edition to run after a memory upgrade?

 

[DL]

You may need to check your mobo manual or mobo web site as to the *exact*
requirements for your memory configeration ie what sizes/types of memory are
supported and in which slots.
Its v.unlikely to be anything to do with winxp settings.
'Not all memory is equal'

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[Guest]

I thought of that but everything works in safe mode but not in standard mode.
if the problem was the motherboard then it would not boot or run in safe
mode. its got to be a Windows XP x64 driver or configuration issue versus a
mobo issue.

 

[DL]

www.memtest.org

Use MsConfig
Hide all MS services, disable the rest
Disable all start-ups
Reboot, excepting the msconfig msg
If now OK its a question of elimination

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