HELP! Half My RAM Missing!

[Jntg4]

I am supposed to have 2GB RAM, now it says I only have 1 and won't let me install Windows 8 Consumer Preview because of it. Help?

 

[nwfisch]

Wrigley's weekly stupid thread continues to 2.

 

[Jntg4]

^What the ****? I need my RAM back, it randomly disappeared and I can't install shit and it is even slower than normal!

 

[Sunbiz1]

Install windows dumbass 2.0 version, then reverse your applications.

That should rectify your dumbass...lol.

 

[Jntg4]

How am I being a dumbass? I had 2GB now I only have 1GB?

 

[Capt. Serious]

too much porn..

 

[nwfisch]

too much porn..

Never such a thing.

 

[Sunbiz1]

How am I being a dumbass? I had 2GB now I only have 1GB?

Re-install dumbass 2.0, then uninstall ignorant 1.0...that should work...

Just messing w/you.

 

[nwfisch]

:lol: Sunbiz.

 

[Jntg4]

I really need help guys :shrug:

 

[nwfisch]

Next WrigleyFireHawks thread

Lost my pencil

 

[Capt. Serious]

Next WrigleyFireHawks thread

Lost my pencil

or I watch Rugrats

 

[inactiveuser1]

Where has all my RAM gone? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2478248?start=0&tstart=0

If none of these is what you're looking for then I can't help you :shrug:

 

[Capt. Serious]

DePaul put too much porn on Wrigley's computer.

 

[Jntg4]

Joe and Fisch, GTFO you aren't helping. DePaul, thanks I'll take a look

 

[Crystallas]

Remove the sticks and re-slot the ram. Try swapping the slots. Does CMOS show 2GB, and maybe Windows doesn't? Then it's a bios issue between your motherboard and Windows8 installer, and might require you to flash to a new bios(which I don't suggest, unless you have RTFM.

Also, most memory carries a lifetime warranty of sorts, so just check the memory vendor and see if they will swap out the stick with you.

 

[Jntg4]

I don't know where the RAM on my laptop is, the spot I thought it was in wont open. And what is CMOS?

 

[Crystallas]

When you boot up your computer, it says, Hit F1, Del, ESC to enter setup. Something, it depends on the brand and motherboard builder(likely an Asus or MSI contract). That setup is your CMOS. It should say how much memory is installed, either in gb, kb, or mb (x1, x1,000, or x1,000,000).

And if you can't get to the memory slot. Google your laptop, see if there is a howto video ect. You could very well have a loose stick in there. There are 3 compartments that are fastened by a phillips screw, one is the memory, one is the expansion, and the third is the hard drive. Most laptops dont have an expansion compartment(this is where a wifi card is, or PCIe mobile cards can go) and some have no hard drive access on the bottom, just the side. But I assure you, it is there. Just power off the laptop, remove the battery(cycle the caps by hitting the power button with the battery out and powersource unplugged to drain any leftover power) then flip the thing over, unscrew the compartment, and the plastic door should either slide out, or fall by gravity.

Then you'll see this cartridge slot holding your memory. Most boards have 1 or 2 slots. You'll see a small hook-like pin as the locking device on the side of the slot, just pull it away from the stick, and your memory is unlocked and it might even pop out. Then (with care) look at the fingers(contacts) and make sure none of them are black. All of them should be gold plated or silver plated. Then make sure there is nothing strange looking behind where the memory sits, give it a good dry blow or air to dust it off, and re-insert the memory. Just make sure they are seated flush, and not forced in.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Thanks Crys,Depaul for answering him.

For everyone else who gives him shit.. cut it. It's a legitimate question.

 

[inactiveuser1]

I done good

Did you fix it wrigley?