Correct, 32 bit machines, or 64 bit machines running a 32 bit OS, can't address past 3.5ish gigabytes, due to the limitations of the 32 bit address space.
Walt On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Douglas <jgi...@comcast.net> wrote: > I believe that the windows XP 32 bit can address 3.5 gigs of ram > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Mitch Haley > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 6:43 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out > > Bill Ringgold wrote: >> >> Thanks Curt. I checked it out and they suggest 4 2GB modules, though my >> manual says the system will only support 4GB total RAM. I will probably >> do >> the 2 1GB upgrades to 4GB total, but probably won't try the "possibly >> compatible" 8GB upgrade - too much $ for me anyway, especially now with >> the >> tweaks making what I have work so much better. > > How man GB can Winblows XP actually use, 3, 4? > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
