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    m11x-R1 possible Ram issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by cleverpseudonym, Oct 25, 2010.

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    I just go this the other day and i haven't read up a whole lot, i did a search and didn't find anything , I'm wondering why in a 64 bit OS, im only showing 2.4gb of usable ram? it doesn't seem to change between the two GPU's so im not sure the issue. anyone one have insight?
     
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    4GB...? Does it show the same thing in the BIOS? CPU-z? Task Manager? If it's the task manager, then it's showing ram that's not being utilized. If it's anything else, I'm already looking into it... though I would love more info, pelase :)
     
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    yeah it shows 4gb but in windows shows only 2.4gb usable.
     
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    may I please have a screenshot? (trying to see which program, also edited my other post)
     
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    in task manager it shows 1.6gb reserved for hardware??? get a Screen shot in a min
     
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    I also have another thing I just noticed on mine...
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    I think it's DVMT... hold on, I'll try and confirm.
     
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    it seems that way. kinda crazy shouldnt it swtich off when your using the Nvidia Chip?
     
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    Now I don't think it's the Intel DVMT... The Intel is still active when the nVidia is active on the R1. I dunno why, but maybe it has to do with how the chipset works?
     
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    Now I am reasonably certain it's the Intel GMA 4500MHD. I wonder:

    Install latest Intel 4 series Express drivers (chipset/IGP)
    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=19336&ProdId=2991&lang=eng

    Install Intel INF update
    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18494&ProdId=2991&lang=eng

    would have any effect... though everything I see reguards the issue as caused by using a 32bit OS (which is not your problem).

    AFAIK (and recall) there is no way to change DVMT in the BIOS.
     
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    hoping someone can shed some light, even disabling the Intel doesn't change the amount of ram...
     
    cleverpseudonym, Oct 27, 2010
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    Try using one stick at a time. See if swapping sticks helps. I've done quite a bit of reading on this, and everybody has a different answer.
     
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    Any update on this?
     
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    bumping while you are still online!
     
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