Incorrect ram reading

[thenick]

I just built my first pc (asrock k7s41gx mobo, amd 2600+, with 256mb pc2700 ddr ram) when I check my system settings it says that I only have 196mb of ram. I'm a newb at this so I have no idea about what I can do. I searched the forum a bunch and didn't find any answers. thanks in advance for any help.


-thenick

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

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Sounds like the memory module is faulty, have you tried another one?

 

[howard_hopkinso]

If you are using onboard shared graphics then this is where the ram will have gone I.E 256mb ram - 60mb shared graphics = 196mb ram.

Hope this helps Regards Howard :grinthumb

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