Less memory than you expect may be reported in Windows 2000 Server (896066)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
SYMPTOMS
On a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server-based computer that has 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM), the System Properties dialog box and the System Information dialog box may report less memory than you expect.
Notes- To open the System Properties dialog box, click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
- To open the System Information dialog box, click Start, click Run, type msinfo32.exe, and then click OK.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs because of the 4-GB address space limitation in Windows 2000 Server. Because of this limitation, Windows 2000 Server cannot access the memory that is relocated above the 4-GB boundary. The memory is relocated to allow for addresses that the BIOS reserves for hardware.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/17/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbtshoot KB896066 kbAudITPRO |
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