bios reads new memory, windows does not

[andrew]

I installed new 1GB of memory on my computer. The bios reads the new memory
as installed, but when I click properties on windows xp it says I only have
256 mb.

 

[Iceman]

I installed new 1GB of memory on my computer. The bios reads the new memory
as installed, but when I click properties on windows xp it says I only have
256 mb.

Remove the older of the two memory modules and see what happens. If Windows
boots and loads with the new one only, try swapping them in the slots.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I installed new 1GB of memory on my computer. The bios reads the new memory
as installed, but when I click properties on windows xp it says I only have
256 mb.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's
web site for specific instructions and compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use these
utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database to
help to find the right RAM for your specific make and model computer
and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from
which I ever buy RAM. I've never been disappointed.)


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[andrew]

I tried switching out the memory in either slot, still nothing
igot the memory from newegg. i used thier compatibility chart. its a gskill
memory. they say its my operating system

 

[Unknown]

Go to crucial.com and verify your memory type and other details of your
memory sockets.