Run vista with 6 GB of ram.

I use vista 64 - bit os and can't use all of my ram.  SP2 is installed.

the properties of the computer displays 6 concerts, however, the Task Manager only reads and uses 4 gigs.  Please tell me there is a solution for these problems.

Thank you

Although Vista 64 - bit can accommodate 6 GB of RAM, which does not mean that the rest of your system can handle it (or that it's ENTIRELY correct RAM chips for your system and installed correctly).  I would check with the manufacturer to confirm that the RAM chips are suitable for the system and that the card mother and other devices are set to manage 6 GB.

This could also be a limitation imposed by your BIOS.  Check to see if there are any configuration entries limiting the use of the RAM (and if so, check with the manufacturer before changinng the adjustment because there may be a reason for the limit that we do not know).

This problem with the task manager has happened for a long time now.  I looked but I have not found a solution.  I think that your system is using all of the 6 GB of RAM and it's a glith or a tactic of intentional programming (to show the RAM available vs total RAM or something like that) which is the cause of the deviation.  If said system properties there is 6 GB or RAM, 6 GB are available.  Don't pay attention to what the task manager says because I beilieve it means something another thann which is available on the system.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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