Full Memory Capacity Not Being Recognized - 16GB reads (7.96GB Usable)
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Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 2:38:06 PM
Computer Build:
1. - Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 Motherboard -- (BIOS version is [FB]) - (rev. 3.0)
2. - AMD FX-8350 CPU
3. - NVidia GTX 660Ti-FTW Graphics Card
4. - G-Skill F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL (DDR3-1333) (PC3-10666) CL9-9-9-24 / 1.5v Memory Sticks.
5. - Windows 7 Ultimate x64-bit SP1
[Problem]:
My computer is only using 8-GB of memory when I have 16-GB installed.
My BIOS says it has 16-GB. - (16384 mb)
My Computer Properties says it has 16-GB installed.
This is my CPU-Z screenshots of my system that has the problem.
[Things I Tried]:
A. - Reseating memory 3 times.
B. - Reseating CPU 2 times.
C. - Checking for bent pins 2 times.
D. - Changing positions of memory 3 times.
E. - Used (memtest98) 2 times.
F. - Used Windows Memory Diagnostics Utility 2 times.
G. - Updated any and all patches and updates to Windows 7 Ultimate x64-bit SP1
F. - Updated NVidia Graphics Card Patches and Updates.
Any help to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.
thank you.
1. - Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 Motherboard -- (BIOS version is [FB]) - (rev. 3.0)
2. - AMD FX-8350 CPU
3. - NVidia GTX 660Ti-FTW Graphics Card
4. - G-Skill F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL (DDR3-1333) (PC3-10666) CL9-9-9-24 / 1.5v Memory Sticks.
5. - Windows 7 Ultimate x64-bit SP1
[Problem]:
My computer is only using 8-GB of memory when I have 16-GB installed.
My BIOS says it has 16-GB. - (16384 mb)
My Computer Properties says it has 16-GB installed.
This is my CPU-Z screenshots of my system that has the problem.
Spoiler
[Things I Tried]:
A. - Reseating memory 3 times.
B. - Reseating CPU 2 times.
C. - Checking for bent pins 2 times.
D. - Changing positions of memory 3 times.
E. - Used (memtest98) 2 times.
F. - Used Windows Memory Diagnostics Utility 2 times.
G. - Updated any and all patches and updates to Windows 7 Ultimate x64-bit SP1
F. - Updated NVidia Graphics Card Patches and Updates.
Any help to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.
thank you.
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Reply to Cooolaid
Your using the same stick of ram x2 in a dual channel, correct? Try this:
Check possible issues with the physical RAM
The problem may occur because there are issues with the physical RAM installed.
Check whether you have bad memory modules
To check whether you are experiencing this issue, turn off the computer, unplug the computer, and then swap the order of the memory.
Make sure that the memory arrangement is correct
Refer to the User's Guide of the computer to determine in what order the memory modules should be inserted into the memory slots. The system may require you to use specific slots when you are not using all the available slots. For example, the computer has four slots available. But you may have to use slot 1 and slot 3 if you want to use only two memory modules.
Check whether memory standoff cards are used
If you use a memory standoff card to hold multiple memory modules on the computer, the system may require specific configurations for this scenario. Therefore, the usable memory may be less than expected.
Check possible issues with the physical RAM
The problem may occur because there are issues with the physical RAM installed.
Check whether you have bad memory modules
To check whether you are experiencing this issue, turn off the computer, unplug the computer, and then swap the order of the memory.
Make sure that the memory arrangement is correct
Refer to the User's Guide of the computer to determine in what order the memory modules should be inserted into the memory slots. The system may require you to use specific slots when you are not using all the available slots. For example, the computer has four slots available. But you may have to use slot 1 and slot 3 if you want to use only two memory modules.
Check whether memory standoff cards are used
If you use a memory standoff card to hold multiple memory modules on the computer, the system may require specific configurations for this scenario. Therefore, the usable memory may be less than expected.
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Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 3:43:38 PM
Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 3:47:35 PM
SkateArc
October 11, 2014 4:01:08 PM
Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 5:33:53 PM
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October 11, 2014 5:43:35 PM
Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 8:10:30 PM
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October 11, 2014 9:19:41 PM
Cooolaid
October 11, 2014 9:36:45 PM
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October 11, 2014 10:00:17 PM
Cooolaid
October 12, 2014 4:00:55 AM
Tradesman1 said:
Go into the BIOS and look for the CPU/NB voltage (should be grouped in w/ other voltage setting - the CPU/NB handlse the MC (memory controller) voltage, set it to 1.2. AMD MCs are more aimed at 2 sticks (even though the majority of their mobos have 4 slots)I have changed the North Bridge voltage from 1.1v to 1.2v
and rebooted the computer and I am still getting the same problem.
Here below in the spoiler are the 4 main section images of the BIOS:
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October 12, 2014 1:51:09 PM
Cooolaid
October 12, 2014 3:23:22 PM
Tradesman1 said:
OK, drop the NB back to previous, your MC is using the VTT for it's feed - so try DRAM voltage at 1.5 and VTT at 1.14It will not allow me to change the [Profile VTT Voltage] setting.
Putting the DRAM Timing Selectable in [Expert] or any other mode, still does not allow the change.
The buttons under [Expert] remain grayed out, as shown in the picture below in the spoiler.
I looked around each page and still have not found a way to make those buttons light up so I may change the settings.
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October 13, 2014 3:37:49 PM
MIJ-VI
October 16, 2014 7:38:19 PM
Under the OP's circumstances I would try booting from an Ubuntu Live DVD for a second opinion:
Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS (Trusty Tahr)
http://releases.ubuntu.com/trusty/
ubuntu-14.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
In Terminal run
free -m
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That BIOS/UEFI version is rather old:
FB, 2. 84 MB, 2013/01/23
Modify memory compatibility
Modify PCI RAID card compatibility
For some reason GIGABYTE posts a lot of Beta BIOS versions for their motherboards:
FCg, 2.85 MB, 2014/10/07
Beta BIOS
Update CPU AGESA code
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3+ - GA-990FXA-UD5 (rev. 3.0)
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=...
Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS (Trusty Tahr)
http://releases.ubuntu.com/trusty/
ubuntu-14.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
In Terminal run
free -m
--
That BIOS/UEFI version is rather old:
FB, 2. 84 MB, 2013/01/23
Modify memory compatibility
Modify PCI RAID card compatibility
For some reason GIGABYTE posts a lot of Beta BIOS versions for their motherboards:
FCg, 2.85 MB, 2014/10/07
Beta BIOS
Update CPU AGESA code
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3+ - GA-990FXA-UD5 (rev. 3.0)
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=...
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