You’ve installed some new memory modules into your PC, and now you’d like to confirm the amount of installed RAM. Which of these would be the best way to check the amount of installed RAM?
A) Check the BIOS settings
B) Boot with a Linux LiveCD
C) Cross-reference the text on the memory modules
D) Check the manufacturer documentation
E) Get a really big magnifying glass
The answer: A) Check the BIOS settings
The BIOS settings can tell you exactly how much memory your computer sees when it starts up, and it’s the ultimate check of how much memory you have installed. If your BIOS won’t see it, then your operating system certainly won’t see it.
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Want to know more? Watch “Installing and Configuring Memory.”Selecting and installing the main memory of a PC isn’t the simplest of tasks. In this video, you’ll learn how to determine memory specifications, how to install memory modules onto the motherboard, and how to determine if the RAM is properly recognized by the system. |