Problem with Ram

[Bigguy2468]

Hello one and all, I am new to this forum so I hope you'll be patient with me.
I have a MSI MS-163C laptop with 2GB of RAM and a Intel Dual Core Processor.
I have received a copy of Vista Ultimate 64 Bit addition as part of my MAPS subscription and thought that would give it a go, my current version is 32 bit.
I have researched and found that 3 to 4GB of RAM is recommended for 64 bit so I purchased 2 x 2GB sticks from FutureShop [Buffalo DDR II / 667mhz PC2 5300
However, anytime that I install any more than the 2GB already in the computer the computer goes to a "Blue" crash screen and I can't go any further. I checked the ram that is in the computer and they are 1GB sticks 667mhz, pretty much the same. If I take both of them out and install just one of the 2GB sticks the computer seems OK, but even if I install a 1GB with it to make it 3GB it crashes again.
I am trying to determine for myself it this might be a BIOS problem or what, any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Night Hawk]

This is a known issue when going to install Windows with more then 2gb installed. Once the 64bit version is on and running good simply reinstall the additional memory to raise the total amount of physical memory.

As for memory requirements many are simply running the 64bit editions on 2gb systems without problems. The idea that more is needed for the 64bit editions is utter bunk with someone pulling wool down over eyes.

 

[bruce2]

Hi Bigguy2468, welcome to the board,
Here is something you can try. This is how to fix this problem but no promise for your case since some laptops has maximum ram limitations.

1. Install 2 GB of ram only
2. Boot into windows and download the appropriate patch KB929777 for 64 bit(Below)
3. Install patch, shut down, remove battery and put the other 2 GB of rams in.
4. Reinstall battery and turn back on and you are done!

Error message when you try to install Windows Vista on a computer that uses more than 3 GB of RAM: "STOP 0x0000000A"

Hope this will help.

 

[SIW2]

Hi Bigguy,

This could be why



Whitebook Upgrades - MSI (MicroStar) Whitebook MS-163C MS-163C Intel Celeron M Notebook

Sorry to say, it seems as if 2gb is your max.

Hope it helps

SIW2

 

[Night Hawk]

That's confirmed! "DDR2 533 SO-DIMM x 2 slots,
MAX: 2GB" MSI Notebook Product Specifications