memory not recognized

[Bob T.]

I upgraded my memory from 128 mb to 320 mb by replacing
a 64 mb memory chip with a 256 mb memory chip, but
windows xp home only shows 160 mb of "physical memory."
The BIOs recognizes all 320 mb's. How do I get xp to
recognize this new memory?

[Bob T]

Thanks very much for your response Peter - I'm going to
try this
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Right click on "My Computer" and select Properties. In
the bottom section
>of the window under the Computer: heading it will show a
figure for RAM.
>If that reads 320 mb then you are okay.
>
>However if that figure also reads only 160 mb then there
is something
>amiss. Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG and go to the
BOOT.INI tab. Click on
>the Advanced Options button and see if there is an entry
in the /MAMMEM=
>box. If so, erase it and clear the checkbox.
>
>Hope it helps.
>
>
>
> ----- Bob T. wrote: -----
>
> I upgraded my memory from 128 mb to 320 mb by
replacing
> a 64 mb memory chip with a 256 mb memory chip, but
> windows xp home only shows 160 mb of "physical
memory."
> The BIOs recognizes all 320 mb's. How do I get xp
to
> recognize this new memory?
>
>.
>