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Windows XP Incorrectly reads memory + cpu speed
- Thread starter Krack3d
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The CPU speed probably is most likely related to an incorrect FSB speed.
As for the RAM... is it all on one stick?
As for the RAM... is it all on one stick?
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Are you running onboard video? If that is the case, those can take quite a bit of RAM showing you less than what you think you might have. Also, make sure that the Mhz of the RAM can be used by the motherboard, I once had a 128MB PC133 only show up as 64 because my mobo could only support PC100 (lord that was a long time ago).
- Thread Starter
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Ill check it out, thanks for the suggestions guys. It definately has the correct amount of RAM and CPU though because it reads correctly in the BIOs. It does have onboard video, so that could be part of the problem. Thanks again for the help, Ill post a response after I give it another go.
also beware that if is an off brand oem then he might have gotten jipped as my cousin bought a medion from best buy and the guy told him it was a 2.8 with ht and come to find out that it is a 2.66 no ht and a 533fsb so he got jipped as they charged him extra for the supposed upgrade...
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Alright we figured out the RAM was being cut by the onboard video, but it still doesnt explain the CPU since it reads as 2400 in the BIOs but 1.8 in the system hardware specs on Windows.
Edit: Found the problem for the CPU, it was a power setting that turned down the speed to keep it cooler.. which is pretty pointless... just so you know if you experience a similar problem in the future.
Edit: Found the problem for the CPU, it was a power setting that turned down the speed to keep it cooler.. which is pretty pointless... just so you know if you experience a similar problem in the future.
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