[SOLVED] What does 'Used Slots' (RAM) mean in Task Manager?

[CyberGamer999]

Hi guys, hope you will answer this quick question of mine.

I'm on an ASUS Vivobook (model number X510UF) and I've been wanting to upgrade the RAM (it's 4GB currently). I saw this in task manager.;
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1. So what does 'Slots used' mean? Does it mean that my motherboard has 4 RAM slots and only one has been used to insert a 4GB RAM stick?
2. And does that mean my laptop's RAM is upgradable? I need to fill the other three slots then?
3. And finally, how do I select the best type of RAM for my device?

Thank you in advance.

 

[rgd1101]

https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/vivobook-15-x510uf

 

[NightHawkRMX]

1. Slots used means how many sticks of ram you have.
2. According to that micron (crucial) link, you can expand ram by adding 2 8gb stick or adding another identical 4gb stick.
3. Either buy another identical stick or what micron (crucial) recommends.

 

[CyberGamer999]

1. Slots used means how many sticks of ram you have.
2. According to that micron (crucial) link, you can expand ram by adding 2 8gb stick or adding another identical 4gb stick.
3. Either buy another identical stick or what micron (crucial) recommends.

01 - So does that mean my motherboard has 4 slots, but only one has been used?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Task manager has been known to be wrong. Look for your laptops manual.

 

[lynx1021]

Most laptops only have 2 ram slots.