[threefiftyfour]

I have seen countless posts about 2 and 4 GB problems. I have a (recognized) 256 MB with 2GB installed problem. Any ideas?

Bios and crucial see 2GB, but the system properties only list 256.

 

[Tyree]

The most common problrm posted is XP 32Bit sees only 3 to 3.35 GB of 4GB installed RAM. That, as you are probably aware, is the limitations of a 32BitOS.
If the Bios sees the 2GB then you have 2GB. What is only recognizing 256MB.

 

[threefiftyfour]

Here is where it is only showing 256 MB

 

[FreoHeaveho]

Please post your complete system specs.

 

[speedster123]

remove the 256 stick, leave it out, and clear the cmos:
turn the computer off
remove the power lead from the back
take the side off/destatic by grabbing the unpainted part of the case
remove the cmos battery
move the cmos jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pin 2 and 3 and the back to pins 1 and 2
reinsert the battery
put the side on
replug in the power lead
boot the computer

 

[threefiftyfour]

thanks for any advice - I ended up reloading the OS and now it works.