Can't start up Vista-64 with 4GB RAM

Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have 4GB
of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB, 700WATTS
POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used a
fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know as
soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.

The following KB article may help you;
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us

"SAMBROSINI" <SAMBROSINI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8D35F440-542C-4817-BFD9-BE41B927A945@microsoft.com...
> Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
> 4GB
> of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
> 700WATTS
> POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
> a
> fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
> as
> soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
>

Thxs for the answer. It is a very interesting link.
But note that I can't start Windows with a 4GB RAM, neither in safe mode.
With 3GB everything works fine. I test all the memories and Dimms, and, as I
see, my Vista 64 couldn't start up with 4 GB.
MSI told me that is a Windows problem... I don't know what to do...


"JW" wrote:

> The following KB article may help you;
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us
>
> "SAMBROSINI" <SAMBROSINI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8D35F440-542C-4817-BFD9-BE41B927A945@microsoft.com...
> > Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
> > 4GB
> > of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> > fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> > SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
> > 700WATTS
> > POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> > every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> > words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> > memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
> > a
> > fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> > four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
> > as
> > soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> > PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
> >
>
>
>

In article <2E8BAC83-0C60-4432-B145-A2B0006D7DDC@microsoft.com>,
SAMBROSINI says...
> Thxs for the answer. It is a very interesting link.
> But note that I can't start Windows with a 4GB RAM, neither in safe mode.
> With 3GB everything works fine. I test all the memories and Dimms, and, as I
> see, my Vista 64 couldn't start up with 4 GB.
> MSI told me that is a Windows problem... I don't know what to do...
>
Pop into BIOS and there should be an option to enable Memory Hole 15-
16MB. Turn that on.


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Conor

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until you hear them speak.........

"SAMBROSINI" <SAMBROSINI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8D35F440-542C-4817-BFD9-BE41B927A945@microsoft.com...
> Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
> 4GB
> of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
> 700WATTS
> POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
> a
> fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
> as
> soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.





what kind of vista r u using is it vista basic if so try the ultimate
edition
>

"SAMBROSINI" <SAMBROSINI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8D35F440-542C-4817-BFD9-BE41B927A945@microsoft.com...
> Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
> 4GB
> of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
> 700WATTS
> POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
> a
> fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
> as
> soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
>


are u using vista ultimate or basic

Hi,
I have the Ultimate edition....
any idea to solve it? It will be very appreciatted...
Thxs

"arthur coyle" wrote:

>
> "SAMBROSINI" <SAMBROSINI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8D35F440-542C-4817-BFD9-BE41B927A945@microsoft.com...
> > Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
> > 4GB
> > of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> > fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> > SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB,
> > 700WATTS
> > POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> > every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> > words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> > memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used
> > a
> > fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> > four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know
> > as
> > soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> > PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
> >
>
>
> are u using vista ultimate or basic
>

SAMBROSINI wrote:
> Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have 4GB
> of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything woks
> fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM, 3
> SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800 320 MB, 700WATTS
> POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (I tried in
> every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't start up. In other
> words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested very well all the
> memories, and I found that only the OS can not start when I tried to used a
> fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can I do in order to use my
> four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the same). Please, let me know as
> soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC.
> PS: My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
>


It sounds like the fourth DIMM slot on the motherboard might be
defective.


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"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> SAMBROSINI wrote:
>> Hello, I recently bougth 4 memory modules from Crucial, in order to have
>> 4GB of memory RAM in my system (1 GB each: Ballistix, 800) but everything
>> woks fine WHEN I used only three of the Dimms (I have a MSI P6N SLI
>> PLATINUM, 3 SATA II SEAGATE HD, INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.66 MHZ, GEFORCE 8800
>> 320 MB, 700WATTS POWER, and VISTA 64), but when I tried to used a fourth
>> Dimm (I tried in every possible order), the Windows Vista 64 couldn't
>> start up. In other words, the system only works with 3GB of RAM. I tested
>> very well all the memories, and I found that only the OS can not start
>> when I tried to used a fourth Dimm (not necessarily in order). What can
>> I do in order to use my four memories of 1GB each (all memories are the
>> same). Please, let me know as soon as possible. Thanks, Stefano AC. PS:
>> My BIOS is was updated and works fine.
>>
>
>
> It sounds like the fourth DIMM slot on the motherboard might be defective.
>
>
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>
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> Russell


it's not defective. vista it is not good with 4gb ram on any board. my bro
in law has the same problem. works fine with 3gb, 4gb, won't boot to install
etc.