Help!!! (RAM )

Patrick-10101 · 14 Jun 2009 at 18:56

Hi,
I have a small problem, the ram that i use is capable of running at 1066 Mhtz but every time i set this in the bios the computer becomes verry unstable and likes to crash. I would understand if i was pushing it over its rated compatibility but anyway this is why i am here, i must be doing something rong?

My System:
Motherboard: ASUS P5E Delux X48
Processor: Intel Quad Q6600 @2.4Ghtz (Low watt edition)
RAM: OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 Platinum 4GB Edition Dual Channel
Graphics: 2X ATI HD Radeon 4670 Crossfire

Bios is default. Any overclocking Help would also be apreceated e.g processor at 2.8 or 3.0 Ghtz, ram at 1200Mhtz. i have read tutorials and have a basic knowledge but i am still obviously fresh to the subject.

Thanks. pat

Venares · 14 Jun 2009 at 19:00

That memory needs 2.1v to run at its rated speed.
have you upped the ram voltage in the bios?

Patrick-10101 · 14 Jun 2009 at 19:06

Nope but that does make sense, il give it a try.
Thanks

Any help with Overclocking my system? Parameters, volts, FSB Ect.

Patrick-10101 · 16 Jun 2009 at 14:14

Help!!! (Ram speed)(Bump)

Hi,
I have a small problem, the ram that i use is capable of running at 1066 Mhtz but every time i set this in the bios the computer becomes verry unstable and likes to crash. I would understand if i was pushing it over its rated compatibility but anyway this is why i am here, i must be doing something rong? iv tried increasing voltage! same problem

My System:
Motherboard: ASUS P5E Delux X48
Processor: Intel Quad Q6600 @2.4Ghtz (Low watt edition)
RAM: OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 Platinum 4GB Edition Dual Channel
Graphics: 2X ATI HD Radeon 4670 Crossfire

Admiral Huddy · 16 Jun 2009 at 14:20

Try altering the latency to something like 5-5-5-18 @2.1v, see if that makes any difference.

I'm not familiar with that motherboard but some do have problems with PC2-8500. They therefore don't usually "Officially" support PC2-8500 hence it is often regarded as overclockers RAM. Check the QVL on your mobo. It might be that a simple BIOS update may do the trick.

Off topic, for future reference, there was no need to create a new thread if one already exists

Patrick-10101 · 16 Jun 2009 at 14:49

You have a point il keep the topic in this one, the settings you have sent are exacty what i got, i have also updated the bois the ram is only stable at 800Mhtz

Admiral Huddy · 16 Jun 2009 at 15:10

.. this is the DRAM frequency you have changed not the FSB right?

Patrick-10101 · 16 Jun 2009 at 15:22

yes definatly, every thing is set to auto, dram frequency set to 1066Mhtz and tried manualy putting in the voltage and timings, im completly stuck, its ment to be supported

Plec · 16 Jun 2009 at 16:47

If you've followed Hubby's advice and are still getting no joy - try pushing the voltage up to 2.2v - the memory's warranty is still covered at these voltages if you're concerned - link

Patrick-10101 · 16 Jun 2009 at 22:12

iv also done that, but at 2.2v the comp doesent even start and says overclock failed. at least with the correct settings i can run windows and to be fair it only crashes when im being aplication heavy. and just rembered windows does display an error code il make sure i post it next time it crashes. btw i appreciate the help.

Plec · 16 Jun 2009 at 22:27

Applying 2.2v and getting that error is odd - but i'm guessing it's the memory settings it's referring to - but it's strange it only gives this when those voltages are applied.

Patrick-10101 said:
i have also updated the bois the ram is only stable at 800Mhtz

When you say stable - what do you mean? Do you mean you can get into a windows environment or you can run prime 95 and memtest for a few hrs?

If it's the former - set the memory back to 800MHz and let memtest run a few passes. If it fails test each stick individually and get back to us with the results.

Unfortunately, this is time consuming process but you don't have to watch it - just pop in every 30 minutes or so and see how it's doing. If it fails, move onto the next test etc…

Good luck

Patrick-10101 · 17 Jun 2009 at 16:39

when i say stabe i mean usable and being heavy with aplications. it was only crashing at 1066Mhtz when i was playing games i.e C & C, music, downloads ect all at the same time, i havent done any memtests yet but i have flashed the bois with a different version second from the latest and the problem seems to be fixed. Been using it for the day heavly with no problems, im not sure if this is a bios update problem or i was unlucky enough to have two dodgy bois writes, like i say im not that clued up but even so it works now lol, thanks again.

Plec · 17 Jun 2009 at 17:53

It could be that reverting back to an older BIOS, as Hubby suggested, has sorted it - and if it's doing all that you ask of it, and you're happpy, run with it.

However, if it starts to hiccup again - i would run the tests.

Good luck.