Windows 7 HP Compaq Nx6325: Upgrading RAM to 4GB but Only Detecting 3GB

[Firecracker]

I have a notebook which is a HP Compaq Nx6325. It came with Windows XP and 1.5 GB ram. I put Windows 7 64 bit and up graded it to 3 GB few months ago. To day I tried to upgrade it to 4GB which is the maximum for my notebook. however it only sees uses 3GB still. the Bios and computer properties both see 4GB.

 

[Mitchell_A]

When you say Computer Properties does show 4 GB, does it also say something like "3 GB usable"?

This is caused by the memory restrictions in the 32-bit Windows.. 1 GB of the RAM becomes dedicated to overhead functions.
To be able to utilize all 4 GB, you'd have to switch to the 64-bit architecture of Windows 7.

Hope this helps.

 

[cybercore]

If your Windows 7 is indeed 64-bit and it's showing only 3 Gb, then look for bios upgrade.

 

[Mitchell_A]

If your Windows 7 is indeed 64-bit and it's showing only 3 Gb, then look for bios upgrade.

My mistake.. didn't look at the signature before I posted.

You could also check in the BIOS to see if your video card is getting some of your system memory..

 

[Firecracker]

that signature is for my gaming computer not my notebook. So it won't help you my friend.

 

[Mitchell_A]

Have you checked for the latest bios revisions?