Bios only displays 8 gig of RAM while you have 16, and the task manager shows 16 but only utilizes 7.9 gig.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Bios only displays 8 gig of RAM while you have 16, and the task manager shows 16 but only utilizes 7.9 gig.

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JGood456
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10-19-2017, 11:19 AM

Task manager displays 16 gigabytes available but only 7.9 GB free. Bios indicates 8 GB total and confirms both are occupied by two 8 GB RAM sticks, which matches. Specs show Sabertooth 990fx R2.0 motherboard with 2x8 GB RAM at 1600 MHz, AMD FX-8350 CPU. I've replaced the CPU, tested RAM, verified no bent pins, ran Memory Diagnostic, cleared CMOS, updated BIOS. See pictures for details.

JGood456

10-19-2017, 11:19 AM #1

diogo218dvdv
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10-21-2017, 05:56 AM

It seems your RAM might already be stored locally. Try reinstalling Windows to refresh it.

diogo218dvdv

10-21-2017, 05:56 AM #2

It seems your RAM might already be stored locally. Try reinstalling Windows to refresh it.

xiao_kk
Junior Member

10-28-2017, 12:28 PM

The DIMMs should be placed in slots A2 and B2, which are farthest from the CPU. Would you like me to shift both of them one slot over? Also, have you verified msconfig and ensured the maximum RAM setting is turned off?

xiao_kk

10-28-2017, 12:28 PM #3

husker53
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10-28-2017, 07:49 PM

LOL, that seems like a really simple fix. It looks like there might be an issue with the module. Try testing each one individually to identify the problem. Usually, cleaning the module with an eraser and gently scrubbing the gold fins helps.

husker53

10-28-2017, 07:49 PM #4

TheRealVaxor69
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10-30-2017, 02:21 PM

the eraser solution is applied when the pc fails to boot and then powers off. Here, task manager shows 16 gigs of ram, but only 8 are actually used. This suggests the remaining ram is cached. In such cases, reinstalling windows is usually the best course of action. This issue has occurred with me and some friends; sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t.

TheRealVaxor69

10-30-2017, 02:21 PM #5

BNF_MITO
Junior Member

10-30-2017, 10:00 PM

BNF_MITO

10-30-2017, 10:00 PM #6

ninty99
Member

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10-31-2017, 03:43 AM

I've tried it numerous times, you know. Old memories can form a thin layer of oxidation, which blocks some traces. This also happens with new sticks left on the counter for a while. An eraser can help fix this.

ninty99

10-31-2017, 03:43 AM #7

DJapie
Member

168

11-06-2017, 07:57 AM

I understand, I don't use an eraser but a paintbrush instead.

DJapie

11-06-2017, 07:57 AM #8

I understand, I don't use an eraser but a paintbrush instead.

Winner
Member

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11-07-2017, 03:12 AM

Sure, I'll probably give it another shot after using the eraser on the gold pins method as suggested by someone else.

Winner

11-07-2017, 03:12 AM #9

Sure, I'll probably give it another shot after using the eraser on the gold pins method as suggested by someone else.

Jarzzermann
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11-07-2017, 07:44 AM

#10

Sure, I'll attempt that tomorrow when I have the opportunity. I'm hoping it will work, and I appreciate your response!

Jarzzermann

11-07-2017, 07:44 AM #10

Sure, I'll attempt that tomorrow when I have the opportunity. I'm hoping it will work, and I appreciate your response!

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