Only half of your RAM is designated for hardware.

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08-24-2016, 04:16 AM

Only half of the 16GB RAM I installed is functioning. The task manager indicates it's reserved for hardware. Useful note: RAM model Patriot Viper 16GB, 3200 MHz, motherboard M.S.I. B450M PRO, VDH max OS Windows 10. I've already removed the CMOS and verified both RAM modules work.

Tomcastle88

08-24-2016, 04:16 AM #1

Go_Guten
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08-24-2016, 06:09 AM

Hardware Reserved is commonly seen as either a faulty stick/slot or an iGPU taking over system RAM.

Go_Guten

08-24-2016, 06:09 AM #2

Hardware Reserved is commonly seen as either a faulty stick/slot or an iGPU taking over system RAM.

Memedusa
Member

08-24-2016, 11:59 AM

1. would the bios show that both dimm slots are populated if something was defective 2. i dont have an iGPU

Memedusa

08-24-2016, 11:59 AM #3

1. would the bios show that both dimm slots are populated if something was defective 2. i dont have an iGPU

coolcol7
Junior Member

08-24-2016, 02:03 PM

I can't confirm 100% accuracy, but I think the BIOS wouldn't list the RAM as free even if it's full. It might show the slot is taken, which removes another potential reason.

coolcol7

08-24-2016, 02:03 PM #4

I can't confirm 100% accuracy, but I think the BIOS wouldn't list the RAM as free even if it's full. It might show the slot is taken, which removes another potential reason.

muldrik
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08-26-2016, 05:34 PM

Replace the sticks once more, making sure they fit properly and are securely positioned

muldrik

08-26-2016, 05:34 PM #5

Replace the sticks once more, making sure they fit properly and are securely positioned

BbananasS
Member

09-02-2016, 09:41 PM

I started the computer using just one stick, then rearranged them and everything functioned correctly. It seems a new motherboard might be necessary.

BbananasS

09-02-2016, 09:41 PM #6

I started the computer using just one stick, then rearranged them and everything functioned correctly. It seems a new motherboard might be necessary.

killingboss812
Junior Member

09-04-2016, 08:58 AM

With a single memory, 4GB is set aside for the system.

killingboss812

09-04-2016, 08:58 AM #7

With a single memory, 4GB is set aside for the system.

DoctorMadcow
Member

201

09-04-2016, 09:53 AM

They're placed accurately in the designated slots, isn't it? Usually you wouldn't immediately point fingers at the motherboard just yet.

DoctorMadcow

09-04-2016, 09:53 AM #8

They're placed accurately in the designated slots, isn't it? Usually you wouldn't immediately point fingers at the motherboard just yet.

Valtorm
Member

131

09-04-2016, 10:33 AM

You have the entire 8GB available.

Valtorm

09-04-2016, 10:33 AM #9

You have the entire 8GB available.

xSnipermoonx
Junior Member

09-05-2016, 03:25 PM

#10

I hold the RAM responsible.

xSnipermoonx

09-05-2016, 03:25 PM #10

I hold the RAM responsible.

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