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    maximum ram in xp through bootcamp

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dhisharp, Nov 5, 2007.

  1. dhisharp

    dhisharp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using 2.4ghz iMac with leopard and I am going to upgrade the ram [from 1gb to 4gb]. I am also using xp through bootcamp. My question is would xp recognize 4gb of ram ? I have read little bit about how it depends on hardware and processor [& there’s a way to tweak memory allowance in xp] but I don’t really have a definite answer.

    Could someone explain, how it works or what do I need to do to take maximum advantage of available physical memory ?

    Thank you
     
    dhisharp, Nov 5, 2007
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  2. Eluzion

    Eluzion Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    XP (x86) will only recognize roughly 3.2gb. I don't think boot camp supports the 64-bit edition of Windows yet, but that is the only way you're going to get it to recognize the full 4gb.
     
    Eluzion, Nov 5, 2007
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  3. WilliamG

    WilliamG Notebook Deity

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    Windows XP 32bit will only recognize 2.98GB on my MBP, which I find strange since on my XPS M1330 it recognized 3582MB of my 4GB. Bizarre.
     
    WilliamG, Nov 5, 2007
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    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    Does the MBP recognize 4gigs of ram in Leopard?
     
    olphus, Nov 5, 2007
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    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    ^yup. space filler
     
    stealthsniper96, Nov 5, 2007
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    dhisharp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, we are getting different answers here, I guess I just have to wait till I install it myself.
     
    dhisharp, Nov 5, 2007
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    Eluzion Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    It's not going to read the full 4gbs, I can tell you that for sure. Only Windows Pro x64 will, and OS X Leopard of course. ;)
     
    Eluzion, Nov 6, 2007
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