Comment 1 for bug 303008

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Jayson Rowe (jayson.rowe) wrote :

The issue is not with the kernel not recognizing the 4GB of RAM, it's with the Chipset Memory Controller. Although the CPU supports PAE, your chipset does not (called "Enhanced Addressing Modes" by Intel). You can find more info on page 344 of the attached PDF from Intel. (To quote from the doc... Note: The Mobile Intel 943/940GML Express Chipset does not support Enhanced Addressing modes.)