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Remappage de la mémoire

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amanoe Posted messages 11 Status Member -  
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I have 3GB out of 4 usable. After a little research, I found that I need to enable Memory Remap from the BIOS, but I can't find the option (and the fact that my BIOS is in German doesn't help).

I read that the option is usually found in the "Advanced" menu. I just took a screenshot:

http://www.noelshack.com/2014-38-1410875658-2014-09-16-14-42-24.jpg

Any suggestions?

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    marcmarais Posted messages 24260 Status Moderator 4 568
     
    Hello,
    I see you're new to this site, so welcome!
    But we can't help you without a minimum of information about your PC^^
    Please provide the make and model if it's a branded PC,
    as well as the OS used and its version (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Memory remap
    If it's a branded PC, not all options in the BIOS of assembled PCs exist, so it might be your case, as I don't see anything resembling it on the BIOS page provided in the attachment.

    P.S.: The language of the BIOS can most likely be switched to English, as it is the default language of BIOS, even if the PC is manufactured in Germany.
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  2. amanoe Posted messages 11 Status Member
     
    Thank you for the response!

    So I don’t know what information to provide:
    The brand of my computer is Lenovo
    The version of the BIOS: LENOVO 2MKT37AGR

    I searched for this version online without success.

    Once again, if needed, I could take a screenshot of the other categories in the BIOS.
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  3. flo88 Posted messages 28484 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 168
     
    Hi

    This is a laptop if it's a Lenovo; in that case, the missing GB is probably used by the chip integrated into the motherboard or the processor.
    Explanation here: https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/41021-windows-detecte-3-go-pour-4-go-reellement-installe

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    Hello at your place
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  4. amanoe Posted messages 11 Status Member
     
    I apologize once again, I didn’t know that it mattered.

    It’s not a laptop but a desktop PC: Lenovo M58 9960.
    https://www.pcp.ch/gfx95641new/ThinkCentre-M58-Tower-9960-ABG-95641.jpg
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    2. amanoe Posted messages 11 Status Member
       
      Hm I'm in the manager but I don't see where I could check if my card is integrated or not

      I would also like to add that before my graphics card change I could use the entirety of my RAM (4GB) it is possible that the problem comes from there (I just realized it now)

      My old GPU was a GeForce 210, my new one is a Quadro FX 1700.
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  6. marcmarais Posted messages 24260 Status Moderator 4 568
     
    Before my graphics card upgrade, I could use all of my RAM (4GB), so it's possible that the problem comes from there
    Indeed, that's probably the reason if your new GPU has a large amount of memory
    You can read:
    "This difference between the amount of physical memory installed and the amount available under Windows is explained by the presence of a high zone in the RAM, located just below 4GB, where the memory addresses used by various PCI expansion devices are stored, a specificity imposed by the x86 architecture. Thus, the embedded video memory of the Graphics Cards partially reduces the total amount of accessible memory."
    Excerpt from:
    https://www.clubic.com/article-78161-3-dossier-memoire-performances-guide-impact.html
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