Windows 10: BIOS showing a RAM change on boot despite no RAM change

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Changing RAM Settings

Hi a,

My name is Riccardo and I'd be happy to assist.

Generally when you install more RAM the Operating System just takes that additional RAM and adds it to its physical memory allowance. If you are not seeing the additional RAM there are a few troubleshooting steps we can perform.

Step 1 - Is it showing up in the BIOS?

Can you go into the BIOS settings of your computer and check if it shows 16GB vs the 8GB you had before?

Step 2 - Is there a software limit that is causing the extra RAM not to be seen?

Click Start > type in msconfig

Press Enter

Click on the Boot Tab

Go to your Windows 10 Install (loaded on the C:\ Drive)

Click Advanced Options

Is there a maximum memory lock?

If so, unclick Maximum Memory...

Step 3 - Is Windows 10 actually reading 16GB of physical memory?

Go to Start > type in System

Click System Information

Under Installed Physical Memory is it showing 16GB?

Let me know if the above helps you, if not I will be here to assist with further troubleshooting steps.

 

Can't Change RAM Frequency in Bios

That's different, those G processors are quite limited. My Ryzen also says 3200 but I had it at 4000MHz.

 

Can't Change RAM Frequency in Bios

Here are the images I took on my bios settings;

Default - Auto





Changed to XMP - DDR4 2667








Nothings changed, still 2400 after save/restart





My RAM;








SPD





no slot # 2 cause I only have 1 ram.

//Does it affect why the frequency will not show 2666 because I only have 1 RAM? Why?