Only 12 GB RAM showing in BIOS of 890GXM-G65 when 16 GB RAM is installed

Just added 2 x 4 GM RAM of the identical type as the original 2 x 4 GB to my son's PC, motherboard 890GXM-G65.
Even after a BIOS flash to the latest version, the BIOS still only recognizes 12 GB RAM but Windows 8 confirms 16 GB is installed, with only 12 GB available.
Anyone have any suggestions on this one, to unlock/enable the additional RAM? Tried many things to no avail.

can be dead ram or dead slot or may be corrosion or dirty slot connector, try to find contact cleaner in electronic store to clean the slot ( without power of course )

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