The full form of RAM is Random-Access Memory. A computer or a mobile phone, the most significant and necessary machines the modern age people love to keep, require RAM. A computer’s processor needs RAM as a storage place for short-term memory used by its processor to operate. The long-term memory is stored in the hard drive. Hard drives are permanent storage places keeping your data safe even where the computer is in the off mode. A computer’s operating system, applications, data, etc can be easily and immediately accessed by the processor for working, by reaching RAM. Let us know More In Detail “Where Is Ram In Device Manager?”
Where does RAM exist in the device manager?
The device manager is not the place where RAM exists. It’s the CPU where RAM is fixed in separate chips. It’s a computer’s motherboard where RAM is built into the slots. Due to the small size, RAM is fixed in the microchips. The profile of XMP somewhat works as the driver for the RAM. Enabling the XMP profile improves the performance of the RAM. Every individual manufacturer bench of RAM checks its RAM before finalizing the most suitable settings for it for innumerable reasons.
Let’s see why RAM is not placed in the device manager?
- RAM doesn’t run on any driver therefore managing it in the device is difficult.
- Basically, RAM is not a static but a volatile memory, it can be increased as per your necessity. Therefore, information is not stored in RAM permanently, thus, its link is not needed to the device manager.
- It would be difficult to secure general operations if a user will be able to manage it through Windows while working. So, it was intentionally planned to keep RAM unmanageable by any user.
So where is RAM in Device Manager?
To locate RAM, tap on the View RAM option in the search results. Or press the shortcut in the keyboard Win + I > System > About. You will get the RAM option to know the capacity of your RAM.
Managing Slower RAM
When finding a low performance by your RAM you need to find out its XMP support and if it has it, better enable it from the motherboard. While searching the device manager, you will never find the RAM tab because it is not placed there by the manufacturer.
The drivers of RAM cannot be updated because it does not belong to the device manager.
RAM does possess drivers, so when your RAM is running slower than expected, better check other parts for a fault because drivers are definitely not the reason.
The cause of a slow RAM slot may be due to a poor-quality RAM slot, or the RAM module may not be good.
Co-dependency of XMP and the Ram
The creator of Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) is Intel, who built it for modifying the setting of the memory. Then these settings are saved in the RAM in the form of a dedicated XMP chip. It is highly beneficial for desktop memory as its performance is very high. So, XMP will be there to help you out, if experiencing RAM issues. The RAM is only provided with the XMP profiles if its rate is above its base frequency. However, enabling it is subject to XMP profile support received from the motherboard and RAM. The frequency of RAM must get the motherboard’s support, which is not the case with every motherboard.
Ways to Check the Location of RAM
RAM doesn’t exist in Device Manager. There are various methods to find the location of the information about RAM.
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In Windows 10:
For locating RAM go to About > Windows Task Bar > the Search Function > About Your PC, and tap the utility. Here you can get all the primary information about the size of the RAM of your system.
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Finding RAM from Command Prompt
The Command Prompt is fairly helpful in getting all the details about RAM. Type Command Prompt in the search to access RAM, and then type the code that appeared. It presents before you, in terms of BITS, the capacity per slot. For Example- On finding the capacity as 8589934592, know that it’s 8 GB, and the RAM in your system is 16 GB.
Finding RAM From Task Manager
RAM Can Also be Checked Through the Task Manager. The task manager can assist you in finding detailed information about RAM the data consumed or used currently.
On the TaskBar, the Task Manager opens when you click right, go to the Performance Tab and find the Memory Section and get all the details about RAM and how much of this memory is used.
The RAM is the base of your computing system that is most needed to get the work going smoothly and hence, you would never want it to reach its optimum point of usage, i. e. 100% because it may slow down your system. Your system will need an upgrade for further work.
Knowing RAM From CPU-Z Utility
CPU-Z is the utility that allows you to get the most comprehensive details regarding RAM. CPU-Z can be downloaded and installed free from its official website for use.
CPU-Z > Memory > SPD tab. You will see here the total amount, the running frequency, and the details. You can also find RAM from the keyboard. You have to tap Ctrl + Shift + Esc which will launch Task Manager.
Locating RAM Through System
Pressing the Windows-X button on the keyboard opens the power user menu. Select System > RAM in the System heading. Here is your installed RAM.
Let’s see what capacity of RAM is correct for usage
Generally, 16 GB of RAM is sufficient for modern-age users to satisfy your needs. You can very conveniently open several tabs in Google Chrome hassle-free and do your work. 16 GB RAM is sufficient for playing most games better than 8GB. But, for having several games, the 32GB will be good.
- Generally, 8GB of RAM stands sufficient for casual computer usage and internet browsing, 16GB for spreadsheets and other office programs, and at least 32GB for gamers and multimedia creators.
- Fast RAM makes the processing speed faster, and the memory transfers information faster to other components and increases the efficiency of your computer.
- Hence, knowing about the type of RAM, the capacity it has, its speed, form factor, etc, is significant.
Ways to Identify Various Types of RAMs
RAM’s types are very confusing for you to understand. Double Data Rate or DDR1, 2, 3, and 4 are computer RAM. It can be identified on Windows, Mac, or by simply examining it physically.
Physical Examination of DDR types RAM: The Most common RAMs in the market are DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4.
Identifying RAM in the System, Integrated Chips, and the Required Voltage
- DDR 1 and DDR 2 are uncommon presently, however, identify them by seeing their notch (a tiny cut mark between the pins of RAM), which happens to be distinct in every DDR. These all types have a little cut in their base. These cuts are easily identifiable.
- The notch in DDR 1 is given under its Integrated Chip (IC) that touches both the top and bottom of the RAM. It has 184 Pins. It works at 2.5 volts.
- The notch in DDR 2 is placed at a little distance from the Integrated Chip. Its IC is slightly big and exists in the center. It has 240 pins. It needs 1.8 volts to operate.
- The Notch of DDR3 exists at a different place from these two. Its IC is tiny and square. It also has 240 pins. It requires 1.5 volts to operate.
- Whereas, the Notch of DDR4 is placed in the middle and just underneath the Integrated Chips. Its IC is also small and square, given in two rows. DDR 4 has 288 pins. It can operate on 1.2 voltage.
Can you access and transform RAM in any sequence?
A RAM easily allows your data to be read and written usually at the same speed, no matter where it is physically located inside the memory. Whereas, the other direct-access data storage mediums like hard disks, CDs, DVDs, or other magnetic tapes and drum memory require reading and writing data items highly depending on where they are located, as they are limited due to the speed of their rotation speeds and arm movement.
RAM is known by its volatile types, like dynamic random-access memory modules, which lose the stored information if the electric supply is stopped. Therefore, non-volatile memory in the form of RAM has also been developed.
Conclusion
The operating system of Microsoft Windows contains a device manager. The users can see and control the hardware of computers through it and work. The device manager indicates to the user if any part of the hardware gets any snag. Now the user knows the problem and fixes it accordingly. The device manager is an applet in the Control Panel of the Windows operating system since its Windows 95 version.
