I have a Dell Precision 690. I know its old but I like it and it worked well. I am a programmer more than a hardware guy so I am hoping someone here can provide some ideas. It has (2) processors, dual video cards so I can have (4) monitors, RAM risers as well as other components. I am using a new editor to program and started running into memory issues so I upgraded RAM. My issue now is that it only shows 4 gig of RAM as usable with 24gig installed. It also only shows (1) of the two processors. I have always had two processors but just learned it maybe hasn't been using it. This is within the OS and when looking at BelArc. If I look in the BIOS, It shows both processors. It shows all the RAM but again states only 4gig usable.
I was using Windows 7 Home Premium. I just upgraded to Windows 10 Home build 1809. It showed as 64bit before and still does so I am not sure why it is not using all the hardware. I am considering upgrading to 10Pro but not sure it will fix my issue. Before I drop the $100 to upgrade the OS, I thought I would see if other ideas get the system working or if consensus thinks Pro will do it.
I was using Windows 7 Home Premium. I just upgraded to Windows 10 Home build 1809. It showed as 64bit before and still does so I am not sure why it is not using all the hardware. I am considering upgrading to 10Pro but not sure it will fix my issue. Before I drop the $100 to upgrade the OS, I thought I would see if other ideas get the system working or if consensus thinks Pro will do it.