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If you keep it as it is, it'll just be a redundant piece of hardware drawing extra power. Just remove it and replace it with a compatible module.
As for performance, Windows 10 performs best with 8GB or more RAM.
I have 8gb of ram available but only 3.46 is usable on my windows 10 lenovo laptop.
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I have 8gb of ram available but only 3.46 is usable on my windows 10 lenovo laptop. I tried doing a BIOS update but it did not update, it said u need a G50-45 build to update. I did have it but my warranty had expired, maybe the reason. I want to know how I can make my laptop use more of the ram that is available. Thank you.
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Anonymous
2021-06-11T14:02:55+00:00 Not sure what u really mean about verifying my bios settings about video configuration.
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Anonymous
2021-06-11T13:30:38+00:00 So I switched off my laptop, opened the case and removed both the rams. I then kept the first ram (farthest from the screen. But when I switched on my laptop it did not open, the white light was there but screen was black, tried removing and keeping it back but didn't do anything. Then I kept the second one (closest to the screen) and it opened just fine. This is the GPU when the second ram is only used.
This is the GPU when both rams are used
Also, my numpad doesn't work now for some reason. Ones above the letters do, but the separate numpad does not.
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Anonymous
2021-06-11T11:13:06+00:00 Thank you so much. Look at Shared GPU memory. It has 1.7 GB. This memory is took from the total RAM. You need to verify your bios settings about video configuration. I suggest you to reset your bios configuration to their default values.
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Neil D 34,340 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2021-06-11T11:05:45+00:00 The version and build info is okay. (close enough to the latest to not make a difference) I would either modify the screenshot to remove your email address or remove the screenshot altogether.