I have recently purchased memory, but my computer recognises only a percentage of the total memory, i.e.64mb is coming up as 16mb. What can I do?
There are different causes and solutions in different computers: For 286s, 386s, and 486s, this type of problem would mean that your computer is not capable of using dual-bank chips – 8mb chips and 32mb chips. Stick to 4mb and 16mb chips. For Pentiums not using SDRAM, there are two types of memory – 2k and 4k. If you are experiencing this problem, then this suggests that you have a type that is incompatible with your computer. Try the other kind. Pentiums using SDRAM can experience this problem due to there being four variations of SDRAM. Some computers will not be compatible with other types of SDRAM. Unfortunately the only solution is to use trial and error, and try all four sorts.
