Windows 10: Release reserved RAM

Discus and support Release reserved RAM in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How can I release the reserved RAM? There are no settings for this in my motherboard's BIOS, so it must be in Windows, which reserves 12 of my 20... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Thomas Schwarzenberger, Feb 22, 2025.

  1. THOMAS SCHWARZENBERGER
    Thomas Schwarzenberger Win User

    Release reserved RAM


    How can I release the reserved RAM? There are no settings for this in my motherboard's BIOS, so it must be in Windows, which reserves 12 of my 20 gigabytes of RAM. Where can I make this setting? I have already deselected the option in the "msconfig" start settings...

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    Thomas Schwarzenberger, Feb 22, 2025
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  2. SCOTTDETO
    scottdeto Win User

    Half of RAM 'Hardware Reserved'

    I have 32GB of RAM installed and half is "hardware reserved" by Windows. I've tried every suggestion I can find, including moving the modules around to different slots. My MB does not have onboard graphics. Specs:
    • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AX370M-DS3H (BIOS on latest firmware)
    • CPU: Ryzen 7 2700X (upgraded from 1700x and it didn't help)
    • RAM: Corsair VENGEANCE® LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 2400MHz C16 Memory Kit
    • GPU: Nvidia RTX-2060 Super
    The BIOS, Windows, CPUZ and HWInfo all show 32GB installed and both slots used, but Windows says "Hardware Reserved: 16.1GB". This was occurring on Windows 10. I am currently running Windows 11 (beta channel) and it didn't help. I also upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 7 1700 with no change. Pics: Imgur: The magic of the Internet
     
    scottdeto, Feb 22, 2025
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  3. MAYDAY_960
    MayDay_960 Win User
    Hardware reserved ram is to high

    I am having a similar issue with the system reserving over 4 gigs of RAM and as suggested have run the WPT.

    http://1drv.ms/1Pt7UJA

    I would appreciate any help.
     
    MayDay_960, Feb 22, 2025
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  4. JOHAN45
    Johan45 Win User

    Release reserved RAM

    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Feb 22, 2025
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