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That's a nice call, Frank, and welcome to linux.org :)

In this case, though, I think it is more about the OP's (Original Poster's) computer underperforming, in terms of what it is capable of. Let's see how he is situated with the Memory. :p

@Alireza.r - Ali, type in these two commands, and then I'll show you mine.

Code:
sudo dmidecode -t 16

#and then followed by

sudo dmidecode -t 17

With the first one - I have 16GB of RAM (memory) and my system can allow up to 32GB.

First command shows

# dmidecode 3.0
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.0.0 present.

Handle 0x003D, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 32 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2


And with the second, I have put it in a Spoiler, click "Spoiler" below, it is long.

# dmidecode 3.0
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.0.0 present.

Handle 0x003E, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x003D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM0
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: None
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: Not Specified
Serial Number: Not Specified
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: Not Specified
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown
Minimum Voltage: Unknown
Maximum Voltage: Unknown
Configured Voltage: Unknown

Handle 0x003F, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x003D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 16384 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM B
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: DDR4
Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
Speed: 2400 MHz
Manufacturer: 802C0000802C
Serial Number: 1C7065B7
Asset Tag: 0F182000
Part Number: 16ATF2G64HZ-2G3E1
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: 2400 MHz
Minimum Voltage: 1.2 V
Maximum Voltage: 1.2 V
Configured Voltage: 1.2 V

With the first command, we can see that I have a capacity for 32GB RAM (memory), and that I have two (2) spaces for it (slots).

With the second, we can see that I have, in the first part, a bunch of "unknown" and "not specified". That is because it is empty :)

In the second part, we see that I have 1 stick of memory, and that it is 16GB.

So, Ali, your output will tell us a lot, and also, the part starting with Manufacturer? Serial Number? Part No.? - these can help if you wish to track down and buy more memory.

Without that, you will be a bit limited in your choices, but, that being said, people have budgets, don't they? And there are still choices we can let you know of.

Cheers

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz
 


That's a nice call, Frank, and welcome to linux.org :)

In this case, though, I think it is more about the OP's (Original Poster's) computer underperforming, in terms of what it is capable of. Let's see how he is situated with the Memory. :p

@Alireza.r - Ali, type in these two commands, and then I'll show you mine.

Code:
sudo dmidecode -t 16

#and then followed by

sudo dmidecode -t 17

With the first one - I have 16GB of RAM (memory) and my system can allow up to 32GB.

First command shows

# dmidecode 3.0
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.0.0 present.

Handle 0x003D, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 32 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2


And with the second, I have put it in a Spoiler, click "Spoiler" below, it is long.

# dmidecode 3.0
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.0.0 present.

Handle 0x003E, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x003D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM0
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: None
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: Not Specified
Serial Number: Not Specified
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: Not Specified
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown
Minimum Voltage: Unknown
Maximum Voltage: Unknown
Configured Voltage: Unknown

Handle 0x003F, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x003D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 16384 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM B
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: DDR4
Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
Speed: 2400 MHz
Manufacturer: 802C0000802C
Serial Number: 1C7065B7
Asset Tag: 0F182000
Part Number: 16ATF2G64HZ-2G3E1
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: 2400 MHz
Minimum Voltage: 1.2 V
Maximum Voltage: 1.2 V
Configured Voltage: 1.2 V

With the first command, we can see that I have a capacity for 32GB RAM (memory), and that I have two (2) spaces for it (slots).

With the second, we can see that I have, in the first part, a bunch of "unknown" and "not specified". That is because it is empty :)

In the second part, we see that I have 1 stick of memory, and that it is 16GB.

So, Ali, your output will tell us a lot, and also, the part starting with Manufacturer? Serial Number? Part No.? - these can help if you wish to track down and buy more memory.

Without that, you will be a bit limited in your choices, but, that being said, people have budgets, don't they? And there are still choices we can let you know of.

Cheers

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

At first i decided to upgrade my RAM.

I typed first command and output tell me i can take up my RAM to 4GB but in my motherboard informations written i can upgrade to 8GB.

and about second command i have three empty slot.

sorry for my english :confused: and finally thank you.
 
Thanks for providing that info, Ali :)

My Disclaimer here is that I am not an expert in RAM, and others may have more experienced input, I hope they will correct me if I am wrong?:eek::eek::eek:

So we have

...output tell me i can take up my RAM to 4GB but in my motherboard informations written i can upgrade to 8GB.

and from the link you provided us earlier

Memory4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
**When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

You have a single stick of 1GB RAM, in one slot, with three slots remaining for expansion.

I would be inclined to purchases, first, 1 x 4GB stick meeting the same specifications, and place it in the second slot. Total 5GB (odd numbers could not be supported years ago, but can be now).

This might take you back, temporarily, from dual-channel operation to single-channel operation, but unless you are a Gamer (game player) you may not notice the difference.

If the desktop works with the 5GB OK, then you are good to buy an identical 4GB stick to make it up to the 8GB the MOBO (Motherboard) specifications say can be accommodated.

If the 5GB does not work , then the output from the Linux Terminal command is right, so then replace the 1GB stick with the 4, see that that works and then at least you have 4GB, and that will run any Linux out there:p

Does that make sense, everyone?

Cheers

Wizard
 
You have a single stick of 1GB RAM, in one slot, with three slots remaining for expansion.
I'm not an expert in RAM either, but do you think that there may be a "per slot" limitation? If there are 4 slots and a system maximum of 8GB, then each slot may be limited to 2GB each?

I have seen "per slot" limitations before, but that may not be the case here.
 
Quite right, Stan ... glad I made that disclaimer :oops:

then each slot may be limited to 2GB each?

So Ali, if you get 2 x 2GB sticks to begin with, and follow the rest of what I said above, that should provide some results, hopefully.

Cheers

Wizard
 
I bought 2 * 2GB RAM and installed it's.
in my lubuntu OS i have 4GB RAM.but in windows OS and cpu_z i have 5 GB.
Which one says right?
 
Which one says right?

IHNI - I Have No Idea :D:D, someone more experienced than I, on memory, will have to answer that one :)

Goodonyer (good on you) though, Ali, for having a go.

I supoose you could reposition the order of the sticks, from, say 1, 2, 2 to 2, 2, 1 and see if there is a difference under each OS (operating system).

You could give us the output, from Lubuntu, of

Code:
free -h

Does it appear to have made an improvement to your operation of the computer?

If Windows thinks it is 5, then that supports the idea of being able to build up to 8GB.

If I learn anything, I will come back here, other than that, I hope someone can give you good advice.

Nice work and enjoy your Linux ;)

Wizard
 
IHNI - I Have No Idea :D:D, someone more experienced than I, on memory, will have to answer that one :)

Goodonyer (good on you) though, Ali, for having a go.

I supoose you could reposition the order of the sticks, from, say 1, 2, 2 to 2, 2, 1 and see if there is a difference under each OS (operating system).

You could give us the output, from Lubuntu, of

Code:
free -h

Does it appear to have made an improvement to your operation of the computer?

If Windows thinks it is 5, then that supports the idea of being able to build up to 8GB.

If I learn anything, I will come back here, other than that, I hope someone can give you good advice.

Nice work and enjoy your Linux ;)

Wizard
I changed sticks to 2,2,1 but results not changed.
my system have good speed now.
thanks for everything.
 
If you are using a 32bit windows, max allowed memory is 4GB. A 64bit windows is pretty much set by the motherboard. Memory slots are not set to a max. If you want to put all 8GB per say in a single slot, then dual channel ability is essentially gone. It would be best to get 2 x 4GB sticks as this will allow for dual channel to be enabled. Also putting in all 4 slots will put more stress on the memory controller, could possibly cause it to fail. been there and done that one before.
 

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