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    2GB of ram not recognized, only 1.99GB showing

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Haulero, Oct 17, 2009.

  1. Haulero

    Haulero Notebook Consultant

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    That is the problem, I have 2 GB in my computer but when I go to My computer then properties it shows me only 1.99GB, is it bad, good, normal?
     
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    Haulero, Oct 17, 2009
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    I would say it's nothing to worry about. If you are concerned, when you start your computer, assuming it's a Dell (as that's where you've posted), press the Fn & power key at the same time when you power up your machine. That will launch some diagnostics which will test the RAM; though I'm sure it's fine.
     
    Fragilexx, Oct 17, 2009
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  3. Haulero

    Haulero Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I did what you told me to do and thanks you! I didn't know this "trick".... everything is ok, everything passed so I guess having 1.99GB instead of 2GB won't kill me
     
    Haulero, Oct 17, 2009
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  4. Terbo

    Terbo Notebook Consultant

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    if you're using an integrated video card with shared memory, the amount it uses won't be shown in the total. So it might be 2 gb minus 128mb or whatever it is.
     
    Terbo, Oct 17, 2009
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  5. Haulero

    Haulero Notebook Consultant

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    I could not answer to that, having an integrated video card with shared memory. Don't even know what exactly means lol
     
    Haulero, Oct 17, 2009
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Long story short: there is absolutely nothing wrong with your memory.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 19, 2009
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