6 GB of RAM but just 4 working

[Wade Smart]

Stereotypical Rage wrote:
> On 02/09/2010 07:29 PM, Wade Smart wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>    
> 
> 
> Wade,
> 
> The "server" aspect is no more. I think this started in Intrepid or 
> Jaunty (don't quote me on it), where they merged everything into 
> generic-pae for 32 bit systems.
> 

Ah. Im on 9.04 and I had to use it.
Must be 9.10 that its there.
Good to know.


Wade

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