system showing less memory!

[hirak06]

Hi all,
I bought an Intel based assembled system recently, now I have some problems!

Hardwares used:-

MoBo- Intel DG41WV
Processor- Intel E7500 C2D 2.93 GHz
GPU- Biostar 9400 GT 1GB
RAM- Zion 2GB 1333 MHz X 2
OS- Win XP Professional (32bit)

My problems are:-

• BIOS showing 4 GB of RAM but System properties showing 2.99 GB of RAM.
• Whenever I start a game, it does not start, but in task manager it shows ‘Running’.
• I have a RIM MG 880 USB modem. There is no certified driver for Win-XP Intel!!! It is crashing all the time. It first stops responding, then crashes. I have to restart and reconnect the modem again and again!

I am loosing my mental stability and I need help immediately!

Thanks in advance

Hirak

[abhijangda]

are u loosing ur mental stability?? then first check ur RAM, HDD and drivers. llollzzz.. just joking.
as u r using 32-bit os, it will never show 4 GB RAM. Use 64-bit os instead. as of games try reinstalling ur graphics card drivers. cant say anything abt modem. try searching for drivers on internet.

[hirak06]

tried graphics card driver reintallation! No improvement!
can't buy a new OS rite now. Sud I use 3gb RAM???

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by hirak06

Hi all,
I bought an Intel based assembled system recently, now I have some problems!

How recently?

Originally Posted by hirak06

tried graphics card driver reintallation! No improvement!
can't buy a new OS rite now. Sud I use 3gb RAM???

how much did you buy this XP for?

[hirak06]

its a copy frm my frnd, I hav1 but its it is 5 yr old!!! Why?

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by hirak06

its a copy frm my frnd, I hav1 but its it is 5 yr old!!! Why?

coz if you havn't bought it then you can get a 64bit Edition copy also from your friend!

also you didn't answer my first question!

Edit: get Win7 64bit!

[hirak06]

my frnd don't hav win7 64 bit
and my machine is 2 week old!

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by hirak06

my frnd don't hav win7 64 bit
and my machine is 2 week old!

well then get it from somewhere!
& for a 2 week old machine, its a really bad config!

[Sam]

Originally Posted by mavihs

well then get it from somewhere!
& for a 2 week old machine, its a really bad config!

yes. very very bad & underperforming config. all the parts are outdated & slow.