Maximum Allowable RAM Memory for Windows 2000 Professional

[Guest]

My colleagues and I are having some issues concerning what is the maximum
allowable RAM Memory supported under Windows 2000 Professional. Most MS
documentation states that it is 4 GB as mentioned in this article:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555223

However, we have Dell Precision 650s and 670s and they will only report 3
GB. Eventhough 4 GB is installed and recognized in the BIOS.

Dell states that these machines will support 4 GB of RAM and MS says Windows
2000 Pro will as well. But when I google this topic, apparently, I'm not the
only one with this issue. But most say this is normal. I'm not ready to sign
off on that.

Furthermore, the /3GB switch available in the Boot.ini file is also being
discussed. According to MS, this switch should only be used for Adv Server
due to Pagefile fragmentation. Does anyone have any experience using this on
W2K Pro? Considering the fact that this switch reduces the amount of memory
available to the Kernel , I think it should not be used on workstations.

Can anyone provide further light (and documentation preferred) on the subject?

 

[Rick]

My colleagues and I are having some issues concerning what is the maximum
allowable RAM Memory supported under Windows 2000 Professional. Most MS
documentation states that it is 4 GB as mentioned in this article:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555223

However, we have Dell Precision 650s and 670s and they will only report 3
GB. Eventhough 4 GB is installed and recognized in the BIOS.

Dell states that these machines will support 4 GB of RAM and MS says Windows
2000 Pro will as well. But when I google this topic, apparently, I'm not the
only one with this issue. But most say this is normal. I'm not ready to sign
off on that.

Furthermore, the /3GB switch available in the Boot.ini file is also being
discussed. According to MS, this switch should only be used for Adv Server
due to Pagefile fragmentation. Does anyone have any experience using this on
W2K Pro? Considering the fact that this switch reduces the amount of memory
available to the Kernel , I think it should not be used on workstations.

Can anyone provide further light (and documentation preferred) on the subject?

This is very basic stuff. Are you seriously a MCSE?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;291988

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283037

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the insult. I hadn't realized that this forum was scrutinized for
content worthy of your ego.

I'll be sure not to post here anymore.

 

[Rick]

Thanks for the insult. I hadn't realized that this forum was scrutinized for
content worthy of your ego.

No insult intended. It's just that when people put certain letters
after their name one assumes a certain level of basic knowledge.

Or put another way, where were you when this subject was
covered in your MCSE training?

 

[Mike Coppins]

Thanks for the insult. I hadn't realized that this forum was scrutinized for
content worthy of your ego.

I'll be sure not to post here anymore.

That's why you have "MCSE MCT" in your name, because you're not trying
to advertise it, right?

 

[Wouter]

"Mark Willman, MCSE MCT"
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No insult intended. It's just that when people put certain
letters
after their name one assumes a certain level of basic
knowledge.

Or put another way, where were you when this subject was
covered in your MCSE training?

What a stupid, idiotic reaction.
This topic is not covered during your MCSE traject in the way
described by the OP.
Its simply a serious question.

 

[Rick]

What a stupid, idiotic reaction.
This topic is not covered during your MCSE traject in the way
described by the OP.

It sure is, or at least was four years ago.