System only sees 2GB ram.... (and yes, /pae is enabled)

[laeelin]

Windows Server 2003 web edition
AMD Athlon 64 3800+

Physical Address Extension is enabled (and shows up in the system properties window)

All 3GB shows up in the bios.

In windows exactly 2GB shows up...

Any suggestions?

[Xzin]

Try another OS.

[Xzin]

Seriously. Even 64 bit Ubuntu live cd. If it works then its a software problem.

[cepheus]

Try another OS.

I'm fairly certain this i correct. I think the web edition of windows 2003 server has a restriction of 2gb.

If you use 2003 standard server you can use 4gb and 2003 standard 64 bit edition can use 32gb ram.

[laeelin]

Windows Server 2003 Web Edition supports a maximum of 2 processors with support for a maximum of 2GB of RAM.

Your Right.. Thats it (the above quote is from a wiki on the diffrences between the diffrent versions.)

This sucks.... I have xp64 sitting on my desk, but it's not installed on that computer because I need server 2003 for some development/testing I do on it that needs server 2003.

I really didnt want to do a dual-boot system either, but I guess I have no choice.

Anyone know if you need to Install wow, or if you can just run it from the folder without any problems?

[Wilbur]

Why don't you just install XP 64 then run a 32 bit VM of Server 2003?

Win.

[cepheus]

Why don't you just install XP 64 then run a 32 bit VM of Server 2003?

Win.

This is what I would have done too.

[laeelin]

Why don't you just install XP 64 then run a 32 bit VM of Server 2003?

Win.

Because it's already installed and setup correctly for working.... And I don't get paid for the time (in fact I don't get paid for any work on that computer, it's more of a research machine)

Anytime I need to install windows again, I always complain. I hate the time it takes.

[laeelin]

Why don't you just install XP 64 then run a 32 bit VM of Server 2003?

Win.

This is what I would have done too.

I didn't have xp64 at the time :P

[Wilbur]

...Jokes right?

Take an image of the existing setup, then load that into the VM. Piss easy.