Ram usage incomplete
Ram usage incomplete
Hiya folks. I have a Windows 10 PC that isn't utilizing all 16GB of RAM, showing "16 GB installed (3.97 GB usable)" and when I attempt change it to in System Config's boot options, it doesn't change/save it on reboot. I have tried changing advanced settIngs in boot options to "0" value, I tried leaving the "maximum memory" box unchecked and I've changed the "0" to "16384" (highest possible value). All of the RAM shows up in UEFI settings and it shows up with TechPowerUp's CPU-Z. I feel like I'm missing something. It's possible that it could be infected with malware, but I regularly scan it. I got this problem after installing a 2TB HDD for file/data storage that wasn't recognized until after I initialized it and formatted it with Disk Management. I assumed that the 2TB hard drive was inert until after formatting it. Also, maybe Windows doesn't like the mix of RAM. All thermals look good; usually running close to ambient/room temp. Specs: •Mobo: AsRock 970 Extreme3 •CPU: AMD FX-8370 (no built-in graphics on mobo or in CPU). •BIOS: 1.81 (AMI) •RAM: 4x 4GB DDR3 running at 1600; a pair of Team Group Vulcan 4GB DDR3-2133; Ripjaw 4GB DDR3-1600; Mushkin Essentials 4GB PC3-12600 (DDR3-1600). •GPU: Strix GTX 980 Ti 6GB [dedicated] •Windows 10 (Home?) 20H2 (temporarily on a HHD; will be cloned to SATA3 SSD) •PSU: Corsair CX600 [600W] •Storage: 256GB HDD0 (Windows OS); 256GB SSD (formerly had installed Linux Pop! OS on it); 2TB HHD1
Task Manager > Performance Tab > Memory. Check the memory setup at the bottom right. Note the number of slots Windows reports and the value of Hardware reserved. If msconfig appears correct and all RAM is recognized in UEFI, there might be an issue with the UEFI settings. Consider resetting the CMOS first. Also, if your name includes Linux, verify that it’s accounted properly. Edit - Additionally, run memtest86+.
Verify your operating system version: it's either 32-bit or 64-bit. Note that Windows 10 Home on 32-bit can only handle up to 4 gigabytes of RAM, while the 64-bit version supports 128 gigabytes.
Used four slots, all hardware reserved at 12 GB. CMOS battery hasn’t been checked in over a year, so it might need replacing. I’ll test, reset, or swap it out, then reset UEFI settings to defaults. Locating the Linux USB drive is another issue I’d rather avoid. I just installed an old 512MB Windows Readyboost USB for temporary help. Memtest results are unclear—I think sleep was the problem. I’ll run it and reply later.
64-bit version. Sorry, I missed including that in the specifications.
This indicates Windows recognizes all memory but isn’t utilizing it properly. If you believe it’s inactive, you can remove it completely now. After each reboot, simply implement your UEFI updates or keep the system powered on. You may also reset all firmware settings manually within the UEFI interface.
Are you sure Windows is installed on your HDD? You can run both Windows and Linux on your SSD. Running Windows on an SSD offers better performance compared to Linux. With only three drives available, identifying which one hosts Linux might be challenging. If a bootloader is configured, you can start from that point.
A 512 MB USB drive? I’m uncertain whether it’s a physical device or just a partition. If it truly is a 512 MB USB, I’d prefer not to check its read/write speeds. If you have Windows installed on an SSD, Readyboost won’t be very helpful, particularly with a slow USB drive.