DXDIAG memory indicator

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JamesT

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Hi

I have just switched to Vista x64 from Vista x32. I have 4 gb DDR2 ram and my system information shows this.

When I run the DXDIAG and 3D mark vantage they are indicating I only have 2.6gb ram,,,,,,,, I am assuming it is these programmes that are showing the wrong information is this correct

Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel QX6700 Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Asus P5WDH Delux
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ATI HD2900 Crossfire
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 32o gb Samsung 160 gb
i have funny readings in dxdiag too. Show my gfx card ram as 2.5gb, even tho its only 512mb. As long as it says 4gb in taks manager performance section i wouldnt worry.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    §ĮŁΣNŦ Д$$Д$$ĮN
    CPU
    Xeon X3360
    Motherboard
    P5W64 WS Pro
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T200
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB RE3
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughower 750w
    Case
    NZXT Lexa Silver
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa Mirror
    Internet Speed
    24Mb/s
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    My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
Thanks fieseler,,,

wasn't too worried just curious,,, more than anything,,,,

the BIOS tells me 1466 gb is being appropriated,,, but I haven't got a clue what is doing it,,, I have 2 x ATI HD2900 512mb graphics cards in crossfire,, would this have anything to do with it

DX Diag.JPG
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel QX6700 Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Asus P5WDH Delux
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ATI HD2900 Crossfire
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 32o gb Samsung 160 gb
if im not mistaken, the appropriated message means all 4gb of ram cant be adressed because other devices' ram is taking up the limit. Ie a 512mb gfx card will cause ur ram count to drop to 3.5gb. But this only happens with the 32 bit, & judging by ur dxdiag, u definatly have the 64 bit version installed.

what board do u have? Perhaps their is a setting in the bios u have to change.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    §ĮŁΣNŦ Д$$Д$$ĮN
    CPU
    Xeon X3360
    Motherboard
    P5W64 WS Pro
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T200
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB RE3
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughower 750w
    Case
    NZXT Lexa Silver
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa Mirror
    Internet Speed
    24Mb/s
    Other Info
    My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
Hi

I have an Asus P5W DH Deluxe board
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel QX6700 Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Asus P5WDH Delux
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ATI HD2900 Crossfire
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 32o gb Samsung 160 gb
did some investigating on that board. check ur bios for a "memory remap" feature. If its there, it should have 2 options "32Bit OS Disable" & "64Bit Os Enable" You need to choose "64Bit Os Enable". Hopefully ur bios will show as 4gb ram & no longer say being appropriated.

I have read comments that say your o/s will need to be reinstalled after changing this option because windows wont have the drivers loaded for that option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    §ĮŁΣNŦ Д$$Д$$ĮN
    CPU
    Xeon X3360
    Motherboard
    P5W64 WS Pro
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T200
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB RE3
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughower 750w
    Case
    NZXT Lexa Silver
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa Mirror
    Internet Speed
    24Mb/s
    Other Info
    My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
fiesler

excellent advice,,,, found the appropriate section in the bios,, and changed it,,, I did not need to reboot my OS,,,,,

eveything now reads correctly, with my index score jumping from 5.3 to 5.7 and a nice jump in my 3D vantage score.... wish I could buy you a few beers

thank you for your help

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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel QX6700 Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Asus P5WDH Delux
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ATI HD2900 Crossfire
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 32o gb Samsung 160 gb
no problem, glad i could help..
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    §ĮŁΣNŦ Д$$Д$$ĮN
    CPU
    Xeon X3360
    Motherboard
    P5W64 WS Pro
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T200
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB RE3
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughower 750w
    Case
    NZXT Lexa Silver
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa Mirror
    Internet Speed
    24Mb/s
    Other Info
    My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
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