Dell Dimension 4700 PC Desktop Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Oct 15, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I installed 4 Gig of RAM memory but only 3.25 shows up.\r\nis there a test I can run to see if the memory cards are working correctly? Thanks. Paul

Answer This Question

2 Answers

Simon Jarslev

Simon Jarslev

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Mentor:

An expert who has written 3 tips or uploaded 2 video tips.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Expert 102 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 24, 2015
Simon Jarslev
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Mentor:

An expert who has written 3 tips or uploaded 2 video tips.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Apr 11, 2014
Answers
102
Questions
0
Helped
24606
Points
293

Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 have 32 bit operating systems as "default" so to say (Windows 7 can be 64 bit as well).
The 32 bit system can only use up to 4 GB RAM. The operating system will reserve about 750 MB RAM for running the PC.

Robert Stout

Robert Stout

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Expert 222 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 15, 2010
Robert Stout
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Apr 26, 2009
Answers
222
Questions
1
Helped
69372
Points
698

It sounds like you are running a 32 bit operating system XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32).
The 32 bit Operating Systems are only able to see and use about 3Gb of RAM. To use a greater amount you will need a 64 bit OS (either Windows XP/64 or Windows 7/64) or one of the open source 64 bit operating systems.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Hello, I was looking to upgrade the ram in my old dell 5150. The specs say you can use a Max of 4 1 gig sticks yet these specs where released prior to windows 7 ultimate which uses far more ram. What are...
Check www.crucial.com. Use the downloadable program to analyze your system or use the interactive menu system to explore your options.

Check online forums using google searches for terms like 'dell 5150 memory upgrade'. Sometimes, the maximum in the manual is not the real maximum. My Dimension 1000 laptop accepted a certain 1 GB card when the manual said the max was 256MB. Still running it after nearly ten years. The laptop was **** with 512MB (256 built-in and 256 add-on card) but the gf uses it every day.
Read full answer
Sep 13, 2012 • Computers & Internet
0helpful
2answers

Windows 7 running slow after memory upgrade
If it's Windows 7 32bit it has limits on the amount of ram it can use.
Google it and see.
Read full answer
Jan 31, 2012 • Dell Precision Workstation 670 PC Desktop
1helpful
1answer

I have a gateway desktop gt5468 and i lost the onboard ethernet port and onboard display. also it has 2gig of ram but it only sees 1 gig.i would like to upgrade the ram but this is not upgradeble.what...
if the graphics or Ethernet is not working you can use an ad don card to make them work insert the graphics card in the prescribed slot and watch out which all slots you have graphics card are available in pciexp and agp for Ethernet card the slot is pci fix them and install the drivers as for the 2 GB showing GB it means the memory is sharing with the graphics card
Read full answer
Jun 28, 2011 • Gateway GT5468 Desktop PC
0helpful
1answer

I dont know wat sort of ram to choose for this board because i am wanting to put in x6 4 gig ram ddr3 memory modules
running triple channel memory with more than 3 DDR3 1600 sticks installed (4-6) cuts the memory speed in half. you have to run with 3 sticks at a time in triple channel mode or you will see a reduction in ram speeds.

OCZ is making some good 4 gig ram sticks. they have a 12 gig triple channel memory kit with 3x4gig sticks. you could get 2 of these kits and have your 6 sticks- 24 gigs total, but your memory frequencies will be lower- your ram access will be slower.
Read full answer
Oct 28, 2010 • ASUS P6X58DE Desktop Board Intel Chipset...
2helpful
3answers

Compaq EVO N1020V Not reporting RAM correctly
This sounds as thought he RAM is faulty.

You need to have installed 2 x 512 MB DDR 266 SoDIMMs and not 1 x SoDIMM.

If you have placed 1 x 1Gb SoDIMM in ther EVO this would account for you only seeing 480Mb of RAM.
Read full answer
Sep 24, 2009 • Computers & Internet
0helpful
1answer

Problems with Foxconn 6100K8MA-RS Motherboard memory upgrade
This is an oldtime POST code memory error. Likely that ram is either installed wrong, bad RAM or the mobo doesn't like one of the memory sticks.

See http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm.

You must count the beeps.
Read full answer
Mar 17, 2009 • Foxconn 6100K8MA-RS Motherboard
0helpful
5answers

4gigs ram
Switch sticks around in various combinations (2 gig in slot one, 1 gig in slot two, switch, try other stick, etc) and see if it is the memory or the motherboard.
Read full answer
Sep 10, 2008 • ASUS P5VD2-VM SE - Motherboard - micro ATX...
0helpful
2answers

Gateway sb-4100-b won't recognize new memory
Check the owners manual of your computer for the correct installation of 2 sticks of memory, this can be critical on computers with 2 banks of 2 slots, it will also tell you the maximum ram that will work. If you do not have the manual, go to the manufactures website and then go to the support link, and browse for memory installation. BPCS
Read full answer
Dec 28, 2007 • Gateway Sb-4100-A PC Desktop
0helpful
2answers

Ram
Maybe one of the memory slot on your motherboard is faulty. Try testing each slot by placing one memory module on a slot and start your pc. If your pc made beeping sounds, that slot might be faulty. Do this on the other slots.
Read full answer
Dec 17, 2007 • Foxconn 6150BK8MC-KRSH Motherboard
0helpful
1answer

Ram upgrade
It's generally not a good idea to mix sizes as your more likely to get problems, but that said it probably should still work it's most likely your configuration consult your motherboard book as to what order you should install the memory you have.
Read full answer
Oct 30, 2007 • Intel Motherboard
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

Dimension 4700 PC Desktop

  • Computers & Internet

Related Question

Hello, I was looking to upgrade the ram in my old dell 5150. The specs say you can use a Max of 4 1 gig sticks yet these specs where released prior to windows 7 ultimate which uses far more ram. What are...

  • Computers & Internet

Related Topics

214 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Ejecting cd dell studio 17

Dell Dimension 5100 (D51L1) PC...

Won't allow cookies

Dell Dimension 3000®...

Ethernet driver for dell dimension 4600

Dell Dimension 4600 PC Desktop

Alert chipset heat sink not detected system halted error message

Dell Dimension 4600C PC Desktop

Monitor goes into sleep mode after a few seconds

Dell Dimension 4600 PC Desktop

Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report
Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report

View all Fixya Reports

Top Dell Computers & Internet Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

SmartAviator
SmartAviator

Level 3 Expert

1124 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Dell Computer and Internet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual
. Dimension 4700 PC Desktop Manual

Dimension 4700 PC...

Loading...