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how to reduce hardware-reserved memory usage ?

Anonymous
2013-06-07T06:26:31+00:00

I used HP Pavilion G4-2216TU, 2Gb DDR3 RAM, Intel HD 4000, and Windows 8 Pro 32 bit, x64 processor.

The usable memory only 935 Mb, fewer than hardware-reserved that take 1,1 Gb of memory.

Is that normal ? that hardware-reserved took more memory rather than usable ??

please if any explanation for what reason they do that ?

I've check the BIOS, no remapping setting that I can use for.

can I remapping / reduce those hardware-reserved usage in such other way ?

I've not done any change or upgrade since I bought that new laptop, and its seem memory-load is too busy (I've check with the performance-monitor).

please any assistant will be appraciate.

looking for your replies.

thanks, best regards.

irfan eb.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-07T20:41:47+00:00

    Hi Irfan,

    Hardware reserved memory is reserved for the use by the BIOS and some drivers for other peripherals.

    I would suggest you to run Memory Diagnostic Tool and check if it helps.

    a) Press**“Windows Logo” and “W”** keys on the keyboard to open the “Settings” search bar.

    b) Type “Diagnose your computer’s memory problem” in the search bar and press “Enter” key on the keyboard.

    c) Follow the on-screen instructions to run it.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue to assist you further.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-31T13:28:21+00:00

    I had the same problem.  Having tried every solution I could find on the Internet ,at last I disabled the discrete graphics and it worked. Maybe you could have a try.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-09T15:25:00+00:00

    still wondering the machine.. 

    1.1 GB took just for video, and the rest usable less than 50 % installed RAM ??

    wondering, what about if 4GB installed, do they will be also take about more than 50 %, around 2.1 GB (again) just for video ? and the usable only around 1.9 GB ?

    is that normally the machine does ?? why they did that ?

    please, if any ideas how can reduce or remapping those reserved, so it will be much more optimize for the process.. 

    (at least that will be, in my common-sense)

    looking forward for replies, any suggestions will be helpful.

    regards.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-08T08:56:34+00:00

    I would guess that there's nothing wrong with your computer memory other than you have the minimal amount of ram required for a 64 bit windows 8.    My laptop initial startup is 1.25gb used ram and not a whole lot of start up items and those that do start are small.  i3 2nd gen, hd3000 cpu

    If you feel things are feeling too slow,, you might want to consider investing some money in adding  additional ram  and/or upgrade the hard drive to a Solid State Drive.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-06-08T04:53:53+00:00

    hi Geethu B,

    I've done your suggestions, and found the result "no setting match your search"..

    any other ideas ?

    thanks, regards.

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