6 GB of RAM but just 4 working

[Wade Smart]

Steve wrote:
> On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:02:50 -0000, Karl F. Larsen <klarsen1 at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
> 
>> 	I put in the 4 GB new RAM and have the old 2GB in as well but
>> for some reason Lucid only says 4 GB on top. I know the old
>> one might be slower than the new, but not sure that would
>> cause it to not be seen.
>>
>>
>> 73 Karl
>>
>>
> Some boards can only access 4GB (or less depending on age). Check the spec.
> 
> 

Dont you have to install the server version to access more ram?

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ubuntu-linux-4gb-ram-limitation-solution/

That is the link I used to get my shuttle to see all my ram. I have 10gb 
installed and can use up to 16gb. I needed that info above to access 
above 4gb.

Wade

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