Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft®Windows®2000 and
Windows XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is slightly less than 4 GB.
Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by
computer memory.
The following components require memory address space:
l System ROM
l APIC(s)
l Integrated PCI devices, such as network connectors
l PCI and AGP cards
l The AGP aperture size specified in system setup
At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that require address space. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of reserved address space required.
The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of usable space.
l If the total installed computer memory is less than the usable space, all installed computer memory is available for use only by the operating system.
l If the total installed computer memory is equal to or greater than the usable address space, a small portion of installed memory is available for use by
the operating system.
Installing Memory
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.
6. Open the computer cover.
7. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
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