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Subject: Re: Memory >3.5GB not used?
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:56:09 -0700
"Don O'Neil" <lists@lizardhill.com> wrote:

> I just built a new server with an Athlon 64 x2, >
> 
>...
>
> What if I want to install more than 4GB? This mobo supports up to 16
> GB... Do I need to go to the AMD64 platform to get >4GB?

AFAIK all the reasons for staying 32-bit are specific to desktop
software - I don't think there is any reason not to go to AMD64.