How to watch memory on Xiaomi RedmiBook 8: RAM and drive

Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 laptops feature a hybrid memory architecture: RAM and built-in storage (SSD or eMMC). Users often face the need to check the amount of available memory — whether it is to diagnose the system’s “brakes”, prepare for an upgrade or just out of curiosity. However, standard methods (for example, through “System Properties” in Windows) do not always display the full picture: part of the memory can be reserved for integrated graphics, and SSDs are sometimes divided into hidden partitions.

In this article, we will discuss 5 reliable ways to check memory on RedmiBook 8, from basic (via Windows interface) to advanced (using BIOS and the command line). Particular attention will be paid to the nuances specific to this model: for example, how to distinguish hardware from virtual memory, why the task manager can display less RAM than specified in the characteristics, and how to check the health of SSD without the risk of damaging data. If you plan to increase the RAM capacity or replace the drive, here you will find current data on supported standards DDR4, and limitations.

1. Memory check through “Windows Settings” (the easiest way)

This method is suitable for quickly estimating the amount of RAM and drive without installing additional programs, but it only shows basic information, without detailing by memory type or hidden partitions.

Instructions:

• 🖥️ Press the Win + I key combination to open Windows Options.
• 🔍 Go to System → About System.
• 📊 Scroll down to the Device Characteristics block.
• 💾 To check the drive, go back to Settings and select System → Storage, and it will show the total disk size and categorization (applications, documents, etc.).

⚠️ Warning: The About section may display less memory than the RedmiBook 8 specs. This is normal: some RAM is reserved for Intel UHD Graphics embedded graphics (up to 1-2 GB depending on the model). To see the exact hardware volume, use the methods in the following sections.

Task Manager: detailed information about RAM

Task Manager provides more details about RAM usage, including reserved and cached memory, which is useful if the laptop is slowing down and you suspect a memory leak.

How to open it:

• 🔧 Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc (or Ctrl + Alt + Del → Task Manager).
• 📈 Go to the Performance tab → Memory.

What can I find out:

• 📊 Total memory is the hardware amount of RAM (e.g., 16 GB).
• 🔄 Used – current load (including background processes).
• 💾 Cacheted memory is the memory that Windows uses to speed up work (it can be freed without risk to the system).
• 🚫 Equipment reserved: memory allocated to graphics or other components.

Total RAM (should match the characteristics of the laptop)

Memory load percentage (if continuously >80% - it's time to clean the system)

The amount of cached memory (it can be freed manually)

Unusual processes that consume >1 GB (possible viruses)-->

💡 Useful tip: If the Task Manager displays significantly less memory than the RedmiBook 8 specs (e.g., 6GB instead of 8GB), this could mean:

• 🔌 One of the RAM modules is not recognized (check the density of the straps).
• 🛠️ BIOS has a high redundancy iGPU Memory mode enabled (see Section 4).
• 🐛 The chipset driver or BIOS is outdated (update via Xiaomi's official website).

3. Third-party utilities: AIDA64, CPU-Z, HWiNFO

For deep memory diagnostics (including RAM type, frequency, and timings, as well as SSD health), it is better to use specialized programs that will show data that is not available through standard Windows tools.

Top-3 utilities for RedmiBook 8:

🔍 How to use (in example CPU-Z):

1. Download and run the program (select the portable version so you don’t install it).
2. Go to the Memory tab, where the type (e.g. DDR4-2666) and the total volume are listed.
3. On the SPD tab, you can see details for each RAM module (manufacturer, serial number, supported frequencies).
4. To check for an SSD, go to the Mainboard → Storage section.

4. Memory verification via BIOS/UEFI

The BIOS displays hardware memory information before the operating system boots, which is useful for diagnosing problems with recognition of RAM modules or SSD. The RedmiBook 8 uses the UEFI- mouse-enabled AMI interface.

How to log into the BIOS:

1. 🔄 Turn off the laptop.
2. 🔘 Press and hold the F2 key (in some versions, Del).
3. 🔌 Turn on the laptop without releasing F2 until the BIOS screen appears.

Where to watch:

• 📋 On the Main screen, find the sections:
• ⚙️ In the Advanced → System Agent Configuration section, you can configure iGPU Memory.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings BIOS without understanding the consequences can cause a laptop to run in an unstable way. For example, if you manually set too much memory for integrated graphics (iGPU Memory = 2GB), it will reduce the amount of RAM available for the system. The optimal value for RedmiBook 8 is 1GB or Auto.

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If the BIOS displays less memory than you have installed, try resetting to factory settings: go to Exit → Load Default Settings → save the changes (F10).

5. Command Prompt: Memory Checking Without Third-Party Programs

Windows provides built-in tools for diagnosing memory via command line (CMD), which is convenient if you can not install third-party utilities (for example, on a work laptop).

Method 1: Systeminfo Command

systeminfo | findstr /C: "All physical memory"

This command will output a line of form:

Total physical memory: 16,336MB

(Here, 16,336 MB ≈ 16 GB).

Method 2: Verification of SSDs via wmic

wmic diskdrive get size,model

Example of conclusion:

Size          Model


512105932800  KINGSTON OM8PCP3512F-A01

(Here 512105932800 bytes = 512 GB).

Method 3: Memory Test for Errors

If the laptop has become often rebooted or give out “blue screens”, check the RAM for errors:

1. 🔍 Open the command line on behalf of the administrator (Win + X → Command Line (Administrator)).
2. 📝 Enter the command:

mdsched.exe

1. 🔄 Reboot your laptop and start the built-in Windows Memory Diagnostic.
2. 🕒 Wait until the test is completed (it takes 10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If the test detects memory errors, it may indicate:

• 🔌 Failure of one of the RAM modules (replacement required).
• 🛠️ Incompatibility of the slats (if recently upgraded).
• 🔋 Power problems (e.g., a faulty connector on the motherboard).

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The wmic command shows the physical volume of the SSD, whereas Windows Explorer may display less because of hidden partitions (for example, to restore the system).

6.Physical Check: How to Open RedmiBook 8 and View Memory

If software methods don’t give a definitive answer (for example, the BIOS shows 8 GB and Windows 6 GB), it may be a problem to physically connect modules. On RedmiBook 8, RAM and SSD are accessed through the bottom cover.

What you need:

• ⚒️ Plastic blade (or mediator) to open the lid.
• ✨ Phillips screwdriver #0 (for screws).
• 🧲 Antistatic bracelet (optional, but recommended).

Step-by-step:

1. 🔌 Turn off the laptop and disconnect the charger.
2. ⚡ Press the power button for 10 seconds to remove static electricity.
3. 🔩 Turn over your laptop and unscrew 10 screws on the bottom cover (they can be hidden by rubber legs - tuck them gently).
4. 🕳️ Put a plastic lid on the lid, starting at the corner next to the hinges of the screen. Be careful, the latches are fragile!
5. 🖥️ Under the lid you will see:

📸 Photo of the insides of RedmiBook 8:

Under the cover, the RAM modules are on the left, the SSD is on the right (under the metal radiator).

• 🔧 RedmiBook 8 supports up to 16 GB of RAM (2×8 GB) up to 2666 MHz.
• 💾 SSD can be replaced with any NVMe PCIe 3.0 (e.g., Samsung 970 EVO Plus or WD Black SN750).
• ⚠️ When replacing SSD, be sure to transfer the Windows license (linked to the motherboard).

FAQ: Frequent questions about memory Xiaomi RedmiBook 8