Can't start up Vista-64 with 4GB RAM

[Guest]

Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have 4GB
of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB, 700WATTS
POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used a
fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know as
soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.

 

[JW]

The following KB article may help you;
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us

 

[Guest]

Thxs for the answer. It is a very interesting link.
But note that I can't start Windows with a 4GB RAM, neither in safe mode.
With 3GB everything works fine. I test all the memories and Dimms, and, as I
see, my Vista 64 couldn't start up with 4 GB.
MSI told me that is a Windows problem... I don't know what to do...

 

[Conor]

Thxs for the answer. It is a very interesting link.
But note that I can't start Windows with a 4GB RAM, neither in safe mode.
With 3GB everything works fine. I test all the memories and Dimms, and, as I
see, my Vista 64 couldn't start up with 4 GB.
MSI told me that is a Windows problem... I don't know what to do...

Pop into BIOS and there should be an option to enable Memory Hole 15-
16MB. Turn that on.

 

[arthur coyle]

Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
4GB
of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
700WATTS
POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
a
fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
as
soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.

what kind of vista r u using is it vista basic if so try the ultimate
edition

 

[arthur coyle]

Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
4GB
of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
700WATTS
POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
a
fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
as
soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.

are u using vista ultimate or basic

 

[Guest]

Hi,
I have the Ultimate edition....
any idea to solve it? It will be very appreciatted...
Thxs

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have 4GB
of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB, 700WATTS
POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used a
fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know as
soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.

It sounds like the fourth DIMM slot on the motherboard might be
defective.


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[AMD]

It sounds like the fourth DIMM slot on the motherboard might be defective.


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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

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Russell

it's not defective. vista it is not good with 4gb ram on any board. my bro
in law has the same problem. works fine with 3gb, 4gb, won't boot to install
etc.