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Problem with stupid, smelly ram issues

Problem with stupid, smelly ram issues

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anouke
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02-17-2016, 11:17 AM
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Your issue involves your computer not detecting 16GB of memory, only seeing 8GB, and the behavior changes depending on the boot settings. It seems there might be a problem with how the system identifies RAM or a configuration conflict. Have you checked for any BIOS updates or firmware issues?
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anouke
02-17-2016, 11:17 AM #1

Your issue involves your computer not detecting 16GB of memory, only seeing 8GB, and the behavior changes depending on the boot settings. It seems there might be a problem with how the system identifies RAM or a configuration conflict. Have you checked for any BIOS updates or firmware issues?

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Haruki_Bot
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02-23-2016, 12:36 AM
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In your bios there should be a section listing which RAM slots are taken by each stick, along with their speeds and configurations. Review it carefully for a full 16GB setup and note which slots appear occupied. If you see a different configuration when the system reports 8GB, observe what changes. This could indicate a faulty RAM slot, a defective stick, or issues like dirt or corrosion affecting performance. Consider re-seating all sticks to confirm consistency. It might point to a hardware problem on the board or just a dirty component. If you suspect something is wrong, try swapping out the affected slots and see if the issue persists. Running a memory stress test with MemTest86 from a USB drive can help detect errors without cost, though it may take time. Persistent intermittent problems are often tricky to diagnose.
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Haruki_Bot
02-23-2016, 12:36 AM #2

In your bios there should be a section listing which RAM slots are taken by each stick, along with their speeds and configurations. Review it carefully for a full 16GB setup and note which slots appear occupied. If you see a different configuration when the system reports 8GB, observe what changes. This could indicate a faulty RAM slot, a defective stick, or issues like dirt or corrosion affecting performance. Consider re-seating all sticks to confirm consistency. It might point to a hardware problem on the board or just a dirty component. If you suspect something is wrong, try swapping out the affected slots and see if the issue persists. Running a memory stress test with MemTest86 from a USB drive can help detect errors without cost, though it may take time. Persistent intermittent problems are often tricky to diagnose.

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02-23-2016, 02:12 PM
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The configuration you're using is based on a setup with multiple drives in specific slots. When switching from 4GB to 16GB, it functions correctly initially, but the issue arises later. It seems the system loses access to the 8GB drive during subsequent boots. Running CPU-Z shows whether all drives are present or if one has disappeared.
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eduardolsct
02-23-2016, 02:12 PM #3

The configuration you're using is based on a setup with multiple drives in specific slots. When switching from 4GB to 16GB, it functions correctly initially, but the issue arises later. It seems the system loses access to the 8GB drive during subsequent boots. Running CPU-Z shows whether all drives are present or if one has disappeared.

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