PC boots with 8gb of RAM, but not 16gb? ga-990fxa-ud3 (rev. 1.0)

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When I launch it with 16gb it goes blue screen with an error (cant remember atm) But I can boot with 8gb. I've tested all 4 sticks and they work. Windows 10 Home. I also just got my new motherboard so I wonder if its because maybe Windows 10 wont support my 16gb since I dont have the activation code for it https://gyazo.com/b3a8802516678fadd4ae632b951c6671 Keep getting that on my screen
 
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You do need to activate your Windows at some stage, but this will not prevent you from running. Windows 10 Home supports up to 128Gb RAM.
Assuming that your RAM is carried over from your old board, perhaps you have a compatibility issue with the new one and using all 4 sticks together.
You do need to activate your Windows at some stage, but this will not prevent you from running. Windows 10 Home supports up to 128Gb RAM.
Assuming that your RAM is carried over from your old board, perhaps you have a compatibility issue with the new one and using all 4 sticks together.
 
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