About this tag
The DIMM tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about memory modules and their slots in Windows PCs. Common issues include RAM not being fully usable, with 4 GB hardware reserved out of 8 GB installed, and random BSOD crashes linked to specific DIMM slots or memory modules. Users troubleshoot by testing individual sticks, swapping slots, and checking motherboard compatibility. The tag also includes emerging hardware like SSDs in DIMM form factors for enterprise servers. Topics span Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows XP systems, with a focus on troubleshooting memory-related problems.
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    Windows 10 8 gb installed using ony 4gb ram

    This computer is a home build I did in 2011. Originally Win 7, recently upgraded to Win 10. When I open up the system window it says : Installed memory (RAM) 8.00 GB (3.99 GB usable) In the Task Manager window under Performance/Memory it sees 8.0 GB ,but the Memory usage graph only shows 4.0...
    • Buzzard
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    • 64-bit amd asus dimm hardware reserved home built intel i7 memory motherboard pc build performance ram system specs task manager troubleshooting upgrade usable memory video adapter windows 10
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Someone Please help me determine what is causing my comp to crash

    So a couple of weeks ago I built a new desktop for personal purposes. Originally I loaded XP on the system and it ran fine with no problems for the first week, then after getting a copy on Win7 Ultimate I upgraded the system and all seemed fine. Then I would get the BSOD at really random...
    • DFrost
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    • bios bsod clean install computer peripherals desktop dimm drivers dump files eclipse graphics card hardware java msi netbeans random crashes troubleshooting update upgrade windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Sudden BSOD while browsing

    I've been facing BSOD crashes for the past 3 months which occur mostly during browsing through flash content or pages with lots of data to load & sometimes even while the PC is in standby mode. Replacing memory modules & changing DIMM slots had provided some respite for a week or so, later on...
    • Vishw4ever
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    • amd ati bsod computer crash diagnostics dimm flash player hardware issues kaspersky ki1.sys malwarebytes memory msi ram seagate support tdx.sys web browsing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD at random times

    Hi Folks.. I'm hoping this is the correct place to post my request (noobness is overwhelming). I am getting random BSoD's (Memory_Management) while using my pc... I can't find any pattern of events to cause it and I haven't got any minidumps etc from it either... The only thing I know is that it...
    • Praetorian
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    • amd asus bsod computer issues crash dimm drivers hardware installation linux memory performance ram software system error troubleshooting value ram windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 As predicted, SSDs in DIMM slots now becoming reality

    Link Removed Designing faster and more efficient enterprise server & storage solutions is now possible with Viking Modular Solutions™ SATADIMM. The Link Removed - Invalid URL Enterprise Class Solid State Drive (SSD) in an industry-standard JEDEC 240-pin DDR3 DIMM form factor (JEDEC MO-269)...
    • Mike
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware