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Louis-Philippe Reid wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm upgrading my FreeBSD server to a Compaq presario 64 megs ram (2.2.1
> release).  When it boots i get
> 
> 639/15360 of memory
> 
> Why can FreeBSD see all the ram installed...?
> 

It was in hackers, try search the FreeBSD mail archives.

(options MAXMEM=what_you_want, in kernel, if I remember) 

> btw, Windows95 can see all the ram, so it seems to be properly installed.
> 
> Anyone ever tried to install FreeBSD on a Compaq...and had it working
> properly?
> 

Some versions og Comaq have setup on HDD.

> Thanks,
> 
> ---
> Louis-Philippe Reid
> Service Internet - Vidéotron Ltée