This Device Cannot Find Enough Free Resources That It Can Use
This device is unable to locate enough free resources to use (Code 12). Other errors that are similar to the one we focused on in this article, both in terms of what causes them and the approaches that can be taken to fix them, can also be found in Device Manager:
How To Fix It?
Below are some of the ways to fix it.
Solution 1: Multi-GPU Cryptocurrency Miners
As systems are not accustomed to such unusual setups, miners who have a large number of GPUs in their rig frequently encounter these problems. Before a user posted a solution that can be done quickly after you access your computer's BIOS settings, they were almost ready to give up on mining. Follow the guidelines listed below carefully.
- By selecting Shut down from the Start Menu's Power Button, you can turn off your computer.
- Press the power button to restart your computer, then try pressing the BIOS key as the system boots to access the BIOS settings. On the boot screen, the BIOS key is typically visible and says, "Press __ to enter Setup." There are additional methods for the message. There is no set location for the TOLUD (Top Of Lower Usable DRAM) setting within the BIOS utilities provided by various manufacturers; it can be found under a variety of tabs.
- The Advanced tab or Memory management is typically where you'll find it. Top Of Lower Usable Dram is the name of the option, regardless of where it is.
- Change it from Automatic or Disabled to 3.5GB once you've found the right selection.
- Above 4G Decoding is the second setting you should change. Additionally, this option can be found in various locations and configurations. On occasion, it is immediately below the Peripherals tab. In other circumstances, you ought to look in the Boot or even the Advanced tab.
- There is no set location for the TOLUD (Top Of Lower Usable DRAM) option within the various tabs of the BIOS utilities provided by various manufacturers, so you will need to find it there.
- In most cases, it can be found under the Advanced tab or Memory management. The option's name, Top Of Lower Usable Dram, is the same regardless of location.
- Find the appropriate option, then change it from Automatic or Disabled to 3.5GB.
- You should adjust the Above 4G Decoding setting, which is the second option. This option can also be found in various locations under various configurations. It may be directly below the Peripherals tab on occasion. You should check the Boot tab or even the Advanced tab in other circumstances.
- After looking around for a while, you should select and set this option to Enabled wherever you find it.
- Select Exit Saving Changes under the Exit section to leave the current window. The boot will be applied after this. Make sure to check to see if the machine is working properly once more.
2. Alternative Regedit Fix for Multiple GPU Setups as a Second Option
For Bitcoin miners who are running Windows 10 and have multiple GPUs in their setup, there is a registry fix that can address this exact issue. It's simple to add, and if you do it correctly, it should immediately solve the issue.
We strongly advise you to check out this article we have prepared to back up your registry in order to prevent other problems from occurring since you will need to add a key to the registry in order to complete this solution.
On your Windows computer, type "Regedit" into the search bar, the Start menu, or the Run dialogue box to launch the Registry Editor tool. Browse to Using the left pane navigation, go to the following key in Registry Editor:
Depending on the architecture of your Windows operating system, choose New >> DWORD (32bit) value or QWORD (64bit) when you right-click on the empty right side of The PCI key is the last key selected in the address bar on the Registry Editor interface. Rename the key by selecting it with the right mouse click and then clicking.
HackFlags should be entered as the key's name. Once more, right-click it and select Modify from the context menu. Set the Base option to Hexadecimal and enter 600 under the value data. Then, restart the computer and see if the issue still exists by clicking the OK button.
3. Update BIOS (third option)
Some users claim that switching to a new operating system was so difficult for them that some of their devices weren't even recognized by the system. Some users experienced significant difficulty getting the computer to recognize their external graphics card, and even after it did, they began to experience code 12 issues with their PCI to PCI Bridge devices. By updating BIOS to the most recent version, they were able to fix the issue.
- By entering "info" in the search bar or the Start menu, you can learn what version of the BIOS utility is currently installed on your computer.
- Just below your processor model, find the BIOS version data. Copy or rewrite anything to a text file on your computer.
- Get ready for the BIOS update on your computer. Make sure your laptop's battery is fully charged and plug it into the wall just in case you're updating the BIOS on your laptop.
- Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) when updating a PC to prevent the computer from shutting down in the middle of the update due to a power outage.
- Observe the guidelines we've written for various desktop and laptop brands, including Lenovo, Gateway, HP, Dell, and MSI.
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This device is unable to find enough usable free resources. Network adapters, display adapters, and sound cards are frequently exhibited.
We will make sure to make that clear in the method's description. The method that will work for you heavily depends on the situation in which the problem arises. We wish you luck and believe you can find a solution.
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