RAM usage 3.21gb instead of 4gb

[rnport]

I have 4 gb RAM, but porteus v09 shows only 3.21 gb (through KInfoCenter). Any way I can make porteus use full memory?

[Ahau]

Moved topic from "HOWTO's and Resources" to "General Chat".

Are you using 32-bit or 64-bit V0.9?

If you're using 32-bit, I think that's your problem--you would need a kernel with PAE support, and from what I'm reading online, even that might be problematic. With 4GB RAM, I'm assuming you have a processor and mobo that can handle 64-bit, where you should be able to see and utilize all 4GB. Are you using any applications (or games) that use 3.2GB? I can't imagine porteus running slowly on your system, lol (unless you're trying to save changes to a directory on a FAT filesystem, instead of using a save.dat).

[beny]

rnport it is a bios problems also i have 4giga of ram and system tell me 3.3.disposable and i have a 64 bit system no way the bios of motherboard have a limit of 3.3+-

[rnport]

I have 64 bit system but I am using 32 bit porteus. The system is running well but can I PAE enable ?
It should not be a bios problem since windows show full 4gb.

[Hamza]

hehe. When , you want start , use the cheatcode ram=100% , but It is very dangerous to use this cheatcode.

By default: Linuxrc use only 70% of your real memory.

Your problem is solved?

[rnport]

I get the idea. I think I am happy with the present state.

[82issa]

The actual line in the linuxrc is as follows

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RAMSIZE=`value ramsize`; if [ ! $RAMSIZE ]; then RAMSIZE=60%; fi

Cheatcode is not = ram=100% it is ramsize=100%
Now this is the rc2 of 64bit that I am pulling info from.