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[ubuntu] Too much ram cuases Grub to freeze!

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http://ubuntuforums.org – i have 3 gigs of ram with a 32 bit Os. when i normally try to boot it freezes at "GRUB Loading." when i run a option called OS install from my bios it boots up fine. OS install restricts the ram to 265 mbs. whats wrong with it?!? should i reset my cmos? (Hardware)

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Submitted by linuxfan on 12/19/2009 – Made popular on 12/19/2009

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Hello everyone.  I am having an issue with my grub install.  It was working fine and then it started freezing at: Starting cmain()...I googled it and found that this is a bug.  It apparently has to do with having windows installed as well.  I am dual booting win 7 and arch.   I was unable to find a solution.  Do I need to reinstall grub from the cd?

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