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Problem fixing RAM size from 6GB to 3.8GB

Problem fixing RAM size from 6GB to 3.8GB

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AstroZone
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10-13-2025, 02:29 AM
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Manjaro displays the 6 GB RAM information? You may wish to update your WiFi drivers. If that doesn’t help, I recall using a tool named ndiswrapper in the past—it could load a Windows XP wireless driver. I’m not sure if it functions with newer Linux kernels, but you can always purchase a suitable USB WiFi adapter that includes built-in Linux support or another wireless card.
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AstroZone
10-13-2025, 02:29 AM #11

Manjaro displays the 6 GB RAM information? You may wish to update your WiFi drivers. If that doesn’t help, I recall using a tool named ndiswrapper in the past—it could load a Windows XP wireless driver. I’m not sure if it functions with newer Linux kernels, but you can always purchase a suitable USB WiFi adapter that includes built-in Linux support or another wireless card.

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Hyposlash
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10-13-2025, 08:49 AM
#12
Manjaro confirms the same point. 3.8GBs. Should I check if any of my drives are bad? If yes, what should I do?
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Hyposlash
10-13-2025, 08:49 AM #12

Manjaro confirms the same point. 3.8GBs. Should I check if any of my drives are bad? If yes, what should I do?

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SillyDragon
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10-15-2025, 03:53 AM
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Did you assemble this computer yourself or did you purchase a ready-made unit? If you built it yourself, diagnosing issues should be straightforward. Begin by taking out one RAM module and verify the system functions with roughly 3 GB of memory displayed. If it does, remove that stick and replace it with the other one to confirm functionality and a similar memory count. When one module operates correctly while the other displays less, the faulty one is likely defective. If both work, insert them into the correct dual-channel slots and reset the CMOS. Then access your BIOS settings and set the RAM speed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, such as 2400 MHz or 3200 MHz. Edited May 23, 2020 by HotCheeseNachozAndBurritoz
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SillyDragon
10-15-2025, 03:53 AM #13

Did you assemble this computer yourself or did you purchase a ready-made unit? If you built it yourself, diagnosing issues should be straightforward. Begin by taking out one RAM module and verify the system functions with roughly 3 GB of memory displayed. If it does, remove that stick and replace it with the other one to confirm functionality and a similar memory count. When one module operates correctly while the other displays less, the faulty one is likely defective. If both work, insert them into the correct dual-channel slots and reset the CMOS. Then access your BIOS settings and set the RAM speed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, such as 2400 MHz or 3200 MHz. Edited May 23, 2020 by HotCheeseNachozAndBurritoz

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