The OP already answered thatOriginally Posted by greenfrog
Systems Samurai
The OP already answered that
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That is exactly what I thought.
The BIOS says I have 8192MB of RAM.
Systems Samurai
post output of
alsoCode:sudo dmidecode -t 17
to check you are running x64Code:uname -m
Backtrack - Giving machine guns to monkeys since 2006
Kali-Linux - Adding a grenade launcher to the machine guns since 2013
5 Cups of Ubuntu
Hi, thanks for your reply.
Outputs:Code:sudo dmidecode -t 17
andCode:# dmidecode 2.11 SMBIOS 2.5 present. Handle 0x0082, DMI type 17, 27 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x0081 Error Information Handle: Not Provided Total Width: 64 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 4096 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: Unknown Locator: DIMM 0 Bank Locator: CSA 0 & 1 Type: DDR2 Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: 800 MHz Manufacturer: 7F7F Serial Number: 00000000 Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: K6451U64E6800F Handle 0x0083, DMI type 17, 27 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x0081 Error Information Handle: Not Provided Total Width: 64 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 4096 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: Unknown Locator: DIMM 1 Bank Locator: CSA 2 & 3 Type: DDR2 Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: 800 MHz Manufacturer: 7F7F Serial Number: 00000000 Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: K6451U64E6800F
Outputs:Code:uname -m
Code:x86_64
Systems Samurai
OK all looks good, where in Ubuntu is it reporting only 4gb ?
post output of
Code:free
Backtrack - Giving machine guns to monkeys since 2006
Kali-Linux - Adding a grenade launcher to the machine guns since 2013
5 Cups of Ubuntu
All the commands I found on the internet to find the amount of RAM say around 4gb including free
Output:
Code:total used free shared buffers cached Mem: 3846480 1858660 1987820 0 68288 1183964 -/+ buffers/cache: 606408 3240072 Swap: 4882428 0 4882428
Systems Samurai
mmmmm ok.
I know this sounds bizarre, but remove the original DIMM to see if it sees the second on its own, also place the second in the original bank, you get the gist, process of elimination byt swapping DIMM configuration around in banks etc , though dmidecode is reporting fine.
Backtrack - Giving machine guns to monkeys since 2006
Kali-Linux - Adding a grenade launcher to the machine guns since 2013
5 Cups of Ubuntu
Ok Thanks. Will try tomorrow.
5 Cups of Ubuntu
Upon re-reading my original post I fear I haven't explained my self well. I actually bought a brand new 2x4gb Kit and replaced the stock 2x2gb kit.I know this sounds bizarre, but remove the original DIMM to see if it sees the second on its own, also place the second in the original bank, you get the gist, process of elimination byt swapping DIMM configuration around in banks etc , though dmidecode is reporting fine.
And, as recommended in the first reply on this thread, I tried every possible permutation of my two new sticks of RAM including one at a time. The result of all the tests were the BIOS reported the correct amount of RAM (4gb or 8gb depending if I had 1 or 2 sticks in at the time), Ubuntu always reported i had 4gb of RAM and memtest86+ worked up until the start of test #7 were i started getting millions of errors.
The only potential reason I can think of at the moment is the integrated graphics isn't configured correctly and Ubuntu isn't realizing. This could be a potential issue as this is my old school laptop and I have no idea what the school may have done prior to me receiving it. This wouldb't have any thing to do with the operating system though as I have wiped the hard disk completely to remove windows and replace it with Ubuntu.
Is this possible?
JamesStewy
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You have really tried to do the right things, and yet no luck.
Just a quick check. Is this link describing your computer?
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=UK&toshibaShop= true&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&PRODUCT_ID=10 58973
In that case it should manage with 8 GB RAM. Furthermore it states DDR2 RAM (800 MHz).
Check with the following command, that your memory sticks have the correct specs.
I suggest that you check also with the original memory sticks, if lshw will display the same or some other ratings, for example clock speed (800 MHz in Toshiba's specs).Code:sudo lshw -class memory
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Toshiba writes the following in the specs
Graphics adaptor type : Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD
memory : up to 1,340 MB total available graphics memory with 4 GB system memory
memory type : shared
and we may ask: what happens with more than 4 GB of memory?
I wouldn't blame the graphics card or graphics driver yet, but who knows for sure.
Try when booted from an Ubuntu install CD/DVD/USB drive without any proprietary driver installed!
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