Re: Poor Performance With 4GB Memory
- From: "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:11:28 -0800
Not sure why you consider my suggestions "odd". If the mobo detects all four gigs that's a pretty good indication that the amount is supported. Even if the correct amount of memory is detected it's a good idea to check for a BIOS update, and if one is available what issues it addresses. Turning off the silent and quick boot features in the BIOS often enables and makes visible the memory test. While I wouldn't consider the mobo ram test definitive if it failed that would certainly indicate a problem. Assuming no problem has been detected at the bios level running the Windows Experience Index test is one way of benchmarking the ram - if done with 2 gb and then 4 gb it would be clear if the OS is having issues accessing the extra memory. And last, while I don't think it would be the cause of the problem it is a fact that the recommended minimum for the page file increases when ram is added and I think it's a good idea to give the OS what it wants.You could:
Confirm that the motherboard detects all 4 gigs in the BIOS.
Turn off silent & quick boot options in the BIOS so memory will be tested
during boot up.
Check the Asus website for a BIOS update.
Run the Vista "Windows Experience Index" with 2 gigs, then 4 gigs installed
to see if the OS confirms the problem.
Make sure virtual memory (paging file) is still set to the recommended
amount (it increases when you add ram)
All very odd tests when one has yet to determine if the memory is any
good or if the mobo would accept it all. You DID notice that the OP's
problems began after installing more memory, right????
I would be interested to hear how you would address the issue.
.
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