Windows 10: I installed 16gb of ram but task manager only a says 8gb of ram is installed, how do I fix...

I just got an 16gb of ram dual channel kit for my computer I followed the installation instructions and installed the ram properly. Then powered my computer on went to task manager and it only said I had 8gb of ram installed. Just need help get both 8gb sticks of ram to work.

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16GB RAM only 8GB usable on Windows 10 x64

have 16GB of RAM installed on my computer, but only 8GB is usable. I am running Windows 10 x64. I have tried the following steps to fix this issue, but they have not worked:

1. I have updated the BIOS to the latest version.
   
2. I have tried reseating the RAM modules.
   
3. I have tried using different RAM modules.
   
4. I have tried run-MSConfig
   

I am still not able to use all 16GB of RAM. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

[Ahmed Hashem]

 

Why is Task Manager is showing lesser RAM than installed?

I was surprised to open Task Manager on my PC, as the RAM it was showing was 8GB, because actual RAM I installed was 16GB. I instantly opened up my cabinet and put both my 8GB RAMs into different slots. Rebooted and opened up dxdiag to confirm I had 16GB RAM.

But Task Manager still showed 8GB RAM.





On the other hand, the UEFI says I have only 8GB RAM available. Here are my motherboard details:

I've read this post: RAM usage % on Task Manager lower than actual RAM but I don't find anything relevant. Earlier, Task Manager used to show full 16GB RAM inside the left column.

 

8GB of ram or 16GB of ram in Win. 10?

hi,

I am in Taiwan and might buy a new laptop. For Windows 10, 8GB of ram or 16GB of ram good? I plan to install Photoshop and Illustrator.