The infamous RAM issue with bootcamp

Sp, I have seen a lot of threads about RAM issues when using bootcamp.
I'm about to install Windows XP SP 3 using bootcamp - how much RAM will be utilized when using my windows partition?
I have a MBP 2.33 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3 GB RAM and Radeon X 1600 256 mb RAM.
Looking forward to your responses.
Thanks

This is not so much an issue with Bootcamp as it is an issue with Windows. On any machine, Mac or PC, Windows will only recognize approximately 3GB of RAM. The only Windows Operating Systems that are capable of going higher are the 64-bit OS choices. So, if and when you upgrade your MacBook Pro to 4GB of RAM, Windows will still only see 3GB. Just a heads-up.

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[svn] 4488: Attempt to fix the heap-space issue with the doc target.

Revision: 4488
Author: [email protected]
Date: 2009-01-12 12:10:58 -0800 (Mon, 12 Jan 2009)
Log Message:
Attempt to fix the heap-space issue with the doc target.
Also removing some unused code.
QE Notes: None
Doc Notes: None
tests: checkintests
Modified Paths:
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/airframework/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/flash-integration/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/flex/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/flex4/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/framework/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/haloclassic/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/rpc/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/utilities/build.xml
flex/sdk/trunk/frameworks/projects/wireframe/build.xml
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I wonder if some one could help me one...... 2-3 years ago i bought a new pc system..... but i still have ram issue!
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Quote from: anat_usa on 10-July-12, 18:00:52
# of Memory Channels - 3
but for some reasons i cant use 1066
that is simple to explain 1066 would work with 3 sticks of ram installed but you have 6 so the max is 800mhz as you have 2x3 channel memory installed and the cpu cant handle that much at full speed!
its all down to the CPU's (Central Processing Unit's) memory controler Quote from: anat_usa on 10-July-12, 18:09:15
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my GPU needs only 500 Watt or greater power supply with two 75W 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (600 Watt and four 6-pin
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Since you have experienced kernel panics, sounds like you have a RAM problem since incompatible, defective or failing RAM are the most common causes of kernel panics.
If you are experiencing many problems, it is generally recommended to resolve the problems before installing a major OS Update such as 10.4.8 since not doing so will usually not resolve the problems and sometimes make matters worse.
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