bios update to solve unusable ram

[mikasa9]

hey

i bought a new ram (2gb) so i could reach 4 gb on my pc.
on my desktop's properties it says 4gb ram ( 3.25 usable )

so i've tried the msconfig solution / boot / advanced .. didnt work.

so i read that another solution is to upgrade bios and i found my bios's version file on the foxconn support website



the description of the file is this : Description: Patch the memory size show error in 64bit OS when plugging 4G memory

which is the solution i need.. so i download the file and run it and this error comes up :
"This verison of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) verion of the program.



the way i see it only solution is updating bios, but i dont know how, the only way i found was this, and that error comes up, any help?


my bios:
Manufacturer Foxconn
Model G31MXP (Socket 775)
Version OEM
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model P35/G33/G31
Chipset Revision 10
Southbridge Vendor Intel

Brand Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Version 6.00 PG
Date 5/14/2009

 

[swifty_morgan]

the deal is you have a 32bit operating system. it will only recognize 3.25......... I had a little more than that back when I used to mess with things........... anyways, the 4gigs is still there and will probably get used by the system in some way.

 

[mikasa9]

i got 64 bit OS

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1

 

[cklaubur]

Are you using onboard graphics, or do you have a separate video card installed?

Casey

 

[mikasa9]

it's separate i think, i mean i installed a new graphics card couple of months back if thats what you ask