Q155612: Windows NT Detects Only 16 MB RAM on ERGO Notebook

Article: Q155612
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Windows NT 4.0 detects only 16 MB of RAM on the ERGO notebook computer. Windows
NT 3.51 correctly detects all 32 MB of RAM.

CAUSE
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This is a BIOS problem with the ERGO notebook.

RESOLUTION
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Upgrade the computer's BIOS.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following Ergo systems are on the Windows NT 3.51 Hardware Compatibility
List (HCL):

- Ergo PowerBrick 100

- Ergo PowerBrick 33

- Ergo PowerBrick 66

Currently, none of the Ergo computers are listed on the Windows NT 4.0 Hardware
Compatibility List (HCL). The HCL is constantly being updated and is subject to
change. For the latest version of the Windows NT 4.0 HCL, see the Microsoft
Hardware Quality Labs section of the Microsoft Web at:

  http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest

Additional query words: prodnt

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0

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