How to manually configure memory?

j98

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I just upgraded my motherboard to a DS3 and installed this memory: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL

Apparently the speed of this memory is set low by default and you have to unlock the proper speed manually? I don't know much about it but I can't find where to do this in the bios (I have version F10).

I have no idea whether the memory is running at full or crippled speed at the moment. Is there a handy tool which can tell me?

Any advice welcome,

Thanks! :)

EDIT: Running Vista Home Premium btw
 
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Thanks :) I'm sure nothing happened when I pressed ctrl+f1 but I'll try again!

It's taken all day to get my baby back up and running after installing new mobo, cpu (6400) memory, gfx, fresh Vista & NEC 20WGX2! My eyes must be going square!
 
No overclocking yet - I'm just soaking up the speed boost since replacing my P4 3.06/512MB RAM!! Vista is so smooth!

From what I've heard though the C2Ds o/c really well so I'll probably be tempted soon enough...
 
Hmmm... The only option I have in the bios is to change the memory multiplier. I can't specify the individual 4-4-4-12 timings. Is this normal? I've seen screenshots that prove this is possible.

I pressed ctrl+f1 but nothing happened! Any ideas? :confused:
 
Ah ctrl+f1 is now working for some reason. I changed the timings in the bios and CPU-Z is now telling me;

Frequency: 300.0 MHz
FSB: DRAM: 2:3
CAS# Latency: 4.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 4 clocks
RAS# Precharge 4 clocks
Cycle Time (Tras): 12 clocks

Is this correct? Where the hell does that 300.0MHz come from?
 
No it still said 300MHz. I just upped the multiplier to 4.0+ and now CPU-Z says 400MHz. Is that ok or is something going to die?
 
On the CPU tab in CPU-Z it says;

Clocks (Core#0)

Core Speed: 1200.0 MHz
Multiplier: x 6.0
Bus Speed: 200.0 MHz
Rated FSB: 800.0 MHz

Is the Bus Speed incorrect?
 
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