Q&A

Why is my 4GB RAM 3gb usable?

Cairon Davison

Why is my 4GB RAM 3gb usable?

Its because you are using 32 bit version of windows. Thats why its showing you that. 64 bit would show you all the ram installed.

How do I fix GB usable RAM?

What To Try

  1. Click Start , type msconfig in the Search programs and files box, and then click msconfig in the Programs list.
  2. In the System Configuration window, click Advanced options on the Boot tab.
  3. Click to clear the Maximum memory check box, and then click OK.
  4. Restart the computer.

Why is my RAM only 4GB usable?

If you only see 4GB in your BIOS then Windows actually has nothing to do with your issue. You tested the RAM and it works. Next most likely cause is the RAM slot needs to be cleaned out. You can blow it out with canned air, or use high purity (90%+) isoprobyl alcohol and something that won’t leave residue!

Why is only 2.99 GB of my RAM usable?

This is a hard limit of the Intel chipset. A BIOS update *might* be able to free up an additional hundred megabytes or two, but you’ll need a new chipset/mobo/system to utilize any more than ~3.25 GB “ish” RAM.

How do I fix 3GB usable?

To fix this, just go to msconfig and uncheck “Maximum memory” option in the Advanced boot section, and restart your machine. Once you restarted your machine, go to your system preference again, and you will see you just got yourself some memory back to your main system.

How do I increase my usable RAM?

7. Use msconfig

  1. Press Windows key + R and enter msconfig. Press Enter .
  2. System Configuration window will now appear. Navigate to the Boot tab and click on Advanced options.
  3. Check the Maximum memory option and enter the amount you have in MB.
  4. Save changes and restart the computer.

How can I make my unusable RAM usable?

What can I do if Windows 10 isn’t using all RAM?

  1. Use the 64-bit version of Windows.
  2. Turn off Auto RAM Virtualization.
  3. Check if your RAM is properly seated.
  4. Check if your RAM is faulty.
  5. Rearrange your RAM modules.
  6. Change your BIOS settings.
  7. Use msconfig.
  8. Modify your registry.

How do I fix usable 2gb RAM?

Finally, I came across a solution that worked:

  1. Run msconfig.
  2. Choose the Boot tab.
  3. Click the Advanced Options button.
  4. Turn off the Maximum Memory option*.
  5. Close the dialog boxes, and then reboot the system.

How do I enable RAM in BIOS?

Boot the machine and press F1 to get into BIOS, then select Advanced Settings, then Memory Settings, and change the corresponding DIMM slots option to “Row is enabled”. Save the BIOS settings and reboot.

How can I change 32 bit to 64 bit?

Press Windows key + I from keyboard. Click on System. Click on About. Check the system type, if it says: 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor then your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows 10 on a 64-bit processor.