Vista 32-bit memory question

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robert7lee

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Hi there

I recently tried to upgraded my rig from 2GB RAM to 4GB in order to play games coming out this year but I guess 32-bit will only address 2813MB.

I've searched around, I read it's still possibl to show 3.25GB RAM with 4GB installed.

I currently have a Nvidia 768MB Graphics card, I was told only onboard graphics would use up memory.

I've tried to enable PAE mode but this didn't work, is there anything else I can do on 32 bit to play the latest games?

I had Vista home 32 bit premium pre installed when I bought the PC, If I did update to 64 bit (more money) would I have to re-install EVERYTHING, something I don't look forward to as it causes more issues than it fix.

Thank you
 

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Hello Robert,

Double check in msconfig to make sure that you have the Maximum memory box unchecked.

In addition, check your BIOS settings to see if you may have any memory (RAM) set to be allocated to the onboard graphics chip. If so, zero it out or set it to none.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

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Thank you for your response, maximum memory box is unchecked.

Now I can't make heads or tails out of BIOS.

Which option do i need to go into?

Shouldn't I have alteast 3GB RAM or does it depend on my motherboard? To be honest my brain lacks the ability to understand the explanation, all I get is memory is being allocated elsewhere but not for gaming....

Thanks again
 

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It differs in what it may say exactly per motherboard, but that sounds like it may be the setting you found.

Could you write down what it says exactly and the options, then post back here with it? I may be able to tell better if it is the correct setting or not.
 

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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    Corsair Hydro H115i
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    17.3" UHD IPS touch
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    3480 x 2160
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    512 GB M.2 SSD
On the main BIOS screenI have these option

* Standard CMOS Featues
* Advanced BIOS Featues
* Advanced Chipset Features
* Intergrated Periphals
* Power Management Set up
* PNP/PCI Configuration
* System Monitor
 

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    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
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    nForce 680i SLI SPP
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    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
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    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
That's going to be to basic.

Could you give the brand and model number of your motherboard, or the brand and model of your computer if it is a OEM store bought computer? I may be able to look up all the details from this to make it easier for us. :)
 

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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    Corsair Hydro H115i
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    HP Envy Y0F94AV
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    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
I know It's a Alienware Area 51 purchased in 2007.

EVGA Nforce 680i SLI MB REV D? Does that help?
 

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    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
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    Acer AL2202W
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    1680x1050 pixels
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    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Logitech wireless K800
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
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    16 GB DDR4-2133
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    Conexant ISST Audio
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    17.3" UHD IPS touch
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    512 GB M.2 SSD
I tried running the update

I think the part is Alienware 6A61 1TT4 C-00

I got this message "The program file's part number does not match your system"
I tried the file from here EVGA 680i SLI - P33 BIOS Released
 

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    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
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    Acer AL2202W
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I wouldn't try again unless you were absolutely sure what the model number was. Doing so could kill your motherboard.
 

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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    Logitech wireless K800
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    HP Envy Y0F94AV
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    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
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    16 GB DDR4-2133
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    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Is there a way to know for sure it would be the correct driver.

I've tried to identify my motherboard, this is what I've got from Everest

Motherboard ID 07/03/2007-alienware-6A61ITT4C-00
Award BIOS Type Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message (691N2P29) NFORCE 680i SLI

Is that enough to go on?
 

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    nForce 680i SLI SPP
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    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
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    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
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    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
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    M2N68-LA (Narra)
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    2.50GB
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    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
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    17" LCD Monitor
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    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.
Thanks, this is what Speccy found

Motherboard
Manufacturer alienware
Model alienware
Version alienware
Chipset Vendor NVIDIA
Chipset Model nForce 680i SLI SPP
Chipset Revision A2
Southbridge Vendor NVIDIA
Southbridge Model nForce 680i SLI MCP
Southbridge Revision A2
BIOS
Brand Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Version 6.00 PG
Date 07/03/2007

Still jargon to me.

Do you think the update will be ok?
 

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    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
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    nForce 680i SLI SPP
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    4096 MBytes DDR 2
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    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
Hi,
My pleasure.
It's good to have your specs handy for this sort of thing.

As to the update question, I will let Brink (far,far more experienced than me) make that decision, as he has guided you through this thus far.

If that's ok?

But will follow the thread.
Glad to be of help.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.
Hey,
Your system specs look a lot better now when you press the button,right? Lol!
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
No luck with that file, when I run the .exe I get this message "No Support this board". I've been trying to find my PC on that site for some time now but haven't been able to. It doesn't even recognise my service tag number.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
    Motherboard
    nForce 680i SLI SPP
    Memory
    4096 MBytes DDR 2
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
Is it a new rig?
ll done!!
 
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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.
I've had it since Q4 2007, probably before alienware was dell
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
    Motherboard
    nForce 680i SLI SPP
    Memory
    4096 MBytes DDR 2
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
Yea, checked it out on the dell site -cool looking rig!
I nearly bought a laptop alienware 18months ago, nearly!

Bit pricey! Phew!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.
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