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Only four gigabytes are available for use despite having eight gigabytes of memory.

Only four gigabytes are available for use despite having eight gigabytes of memory.

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DrUnKeN_TiGeR
Junior Member
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03-12-2021, 08:10 PM
#1
The topic is clear, thanks for the update. I attempted several changes: swapped RAM, updated BIOS, refreshed Windows, installed new drivers, turned off memory limits in msconfig, enabled memory remapping (though not available in BIOS), reinstalled the PC. Before updating BIOS, the system had 3.98 GB usable, now it's 4 GB. My motherboard is ASRock N68-GS4, the graphics card is AMD Radeon R7 360, CPU is AMD FX-4320. I also added two 4 GB RAM sticks.
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DrUnKeN_TiGeR
03-12-2021, 08:10 PM #1

The topic is clear, thanks for the update. I attempted several changes: swapped RAM, updated BIOS, refreshed Windows, installed new drivers, turned off memory limits in msconfig, enabled memory remapping (though not available in BIOS), reinstalled the PC. Before updating BIOS, the system had 3.98 GB usable, now it's 4 GB. My motherboard is ASRock N68-GS4, the graphics card is AMD Radeon R7 360, CPU is AMD FX-4320. I also added two 4 GB RAM sticks.

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TomBarty
Member
175
03-13-2021, 12:25 AM
#2
FX-chips seem a bit odd here. Usually, if everything stays on auto, just let it run. There are some BIOS settings about mixing channels and banks, but I can't confirm.
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TomBarty
03-13-2021, 12:25 AM #2

FX-chips seem a bit odd here. Usually, if everything stays on auto, just let it run. There are some BIOS settings about mixing channels and banks, but I can't confirm.

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Fitzylawd123
Junior Member
31
03-13-2021, 01:33 AM
#3
The issue lies in the hardware allocation. Running with just one drive can affect performance. If you boot using only one stick, does the system allocate 2GB to hardware reserved or does it completely disable it?
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Fitzylawd123
03-13-2021, 01:33 AM #3

The issue lies in the hardware allocation. Running with just one drive can affect performance. If you boot using only one stick, does the system allocate 2GB to hardware reserved or does it completely disable it?

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_Brony_
Member
213
03-28-2021, 01:06 AM
#4
I initially removed one of the two sticks, but my PC didn't boot and displayed only a black screen. After reinserting it, I removed the other stick and it started working normally. I'll share the screenshots now.
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_Brony_
03-28-2021, 01:06 AM #4

I initially removed one of the two sticks, but my PC didn't boot and displayed only a black screen. After reinserting it, I removed the other stick and it started working normally. I'll share the screenshots now.

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louracame
Junior Member
40
03-31-2021, 11:09 PM
#5
Are the sticks a complete set? This indicates one may not fit, is defective, or the slot is broken. Have you tested the stick that works in both slots?
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louracame
03-31-2021, 11:09 PM #5

Are the sticks a complete set? This indicates one may not fit, is defective, or the slot is broken. Have you tested the stick that works in both slots?

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Aspire505
Junior Member
11
04-01-2021, 12:07 AM
#6
Yes, it's a compatible set, and the RAM that functions in both slots means I should replace it.
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Aspire505
04-01-2021, 12:07 AM #6

Yes, it's a compatible set, and the RAM that functions in both slots means I should replace it.

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wilger_monster
Member
201
04-19-2021, 05:54 AM
#7
Yes, one of those sticks has broken. For a budget, you can purchase another 4GB stick. Aim for one that matches the previous model in speed and timing. Alternatively, if you can afford it, buy a new kit and keep the working stick as a backup.
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wilger_monster
04-19-2021, 05:54 AM #7

Yes, one of those sticks has broken. For a budget, you can purchase another 4GB stick. Aim for one that matches the previous model in speed and timing. Alternatively, if you can afford it, buy a new kit and keep the working stick as a backup.

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Bigvigge
Junior Member
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04-21-2021, 06:53 PM
#8
Thanks a lot for your help, now I really understand the problem!
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Bigvigge
04-21-2021, 06:53 PM #8

Thanks a lot for your help, now I really understand the problem!