Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H LGA1155 ATX Motherboard with BP will this run windows 10 32-bit at all

[geodode]

Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H LGA1155 ATX Motherboard with BP will this run windows 10 32-bit at all

 

[mickyflinn]

BP ?

 

[geodode]

Don't actually know what that stands for I'm relatively new to building pcs

 

[mickyflinn]

Don't actually know what that stands for I'm relatively new to building pcs

Mite be the back plate that comes with the motherboard.

According to the gigabyte website you can still get drivers for windows 64 but it's a very old motherboard.

GA-Z77-DS3H (rev. 1.0) Support | Motherboard - GIGABYTE Global

Lasting Quality from GIGABYTE.GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards bring together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer users the absolute ...

www.gigabyte.com

Can you give us more detail of what your aiming for.

 

[geodode]

How do I update my windows 10 from a 32bit system to a 64bit system because I've just looked and my processor does accept it

 

[mickyflinn]

How do I update my windows 10 from a 32bit system to a 64bit system because I've just looked and my processor does accept it

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions - Microsoft Support

Get answers to some common questions about 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

support.microsoft.com

 

[geodode]

I know it's an old motherboard but it's the only one I've found that accepts my CPU and has an extra pcie slot

 

[mickyflinn]

I know it's an old motherboard but it's the only one I've found that accepts my CPU and has an extra pcie slot

As long as it suits your needs then all good.

 

[geodode]

Yh thanks I want to install 2 graphics cards so when I move I can have one going to my living room TV and the other going to my bedroom TV issue is from what I've researched about this motherboard it will only run windows 10 64bit mines 32 so I'm downloading the 64bit version now meaning I've got to get my soldering iron out and attempt to fix my backup hardrive

 

[freddie64]

I know it's an old motherboard but it's the only one I've found that accepts my CPU and has an extra pcie slot

What are the other parts of your build?

32bit OS limits the amount of RAM you can use, think it is only 4GB.

 

[geodode]

I've got it running 2x16gb and it's running fine

 

[mickyflinn]

I've got it running 2x16gb and it's running fine

Then you need to check if it's accessible to use as @freddie64 said 32 bit version is limited to 4gb usable.

freddie64 bit

 

[geodode]

CPU can run 64bit but it's running 32bit and I've got 2 of these 16gb running on it

 

[freddie64]

You can install all you want but a 32bit OS will only use 4GB.

Think you should be able to see how much is usable in task manger.

I would remove the link for the RAM as it is against the forum rules.

 

[geodode]

Right ok thank you I didn't know that and in the task manager I've clicked on performance then memory what am I looking for

 

[mickyflinn]

Right ok thank you I didn't know that and in the task manager I've clicked on performance then memory what am I looking for

In use and available

 

[geodode]

6.4gb in use 9.3gb available

 

[geodode]

Says I've got 16gb ddr3 could have sworn I ordered 2 16 they've given me 2 8gb sticks buggers

 

[mickyflinn]

6.4gb in use 9.3gb available

Are you sure that your on a 32bit windows.

Maximum addressable memory under the current operating systems

Basically, for the usage of 4GB or more memory a 64-bit operating system is mandatory. Our table provides an overview of maximum addressable memory under the current operating systems.

www.compuram.de

 

[geodode]

Yh pretty sure because dolphin emulator the 32 bit works the 64bit doesn't but I installed a new CPU that does run 64bit but it's running off 32bit