Epp?

Liqourice · Aug 31, 2008, 05:05 PM

When I read the info about my Corsair mems I find this:

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The Twin2X2048-8500C5D comes with Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP), the open standard for performance module SPDs jointly developed by Corsair and NVIDIA. EPP SPDs on Corsair modules allow users to automatically configure EPP enabled motherboards with aggressive memory performance settings, for maximum memory and system performance.

I'm not sure what it means practically though. In my BIOS I have only two settings for EPP, Disabled and Auto. My question is, should I leave memory configuration on Auto as well to take advantage of this or is it just some fancy stuff that actually doesn't make any difference?

**temeteus82** · Aug 31, 2008, 08:19 PM

If you can have EPP enabled in BIOS use it. It means that the ram will run on those timings specified on EPP. I don't have that support on my mobo and I need to input the best timings by hand in the BIOS

Liqourice · Aug 31, 2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

If you can have EPP enabled in BIOS use it. It means that the ram will run on those timings specified on EPP. I don't have that support on my mobo and I need to input the best timings by hand in the BIOS

So what that means is that I should leave the memory configuration on Auto when I have EPP enabled?

**temeteus82** · Aug 31, 2008, 09:21 PM

Yeah if the mobo can read the data from the EPP chip then it would use the timings specified on the EPP.

Liqourice · Sep 1, 2008, 03:04 AM

Okies.

Thanks.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 1, 2008, 06:58 AM

IMO, the EPP function/feature is over rated and nothing but marketing.

with the EPP option enabled, it will set your memory timings and voltages for you automatically.

there is no difference in performance if you have the EPP option disabled and all of those same settings entered your self manually.

EPP is purely marketing BS.

Liqourice · Sep 1, 2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

IMO, the EPP function/feature is over rated and nothing but marketing.

with the EPP option enabled, it will set your memory timings and voltages for you automatically.

there is no difference in performance if you have the EPP option disabled and all of those same settings entered your self manually.

EPP is purely marketing BS.

Well, since I know very little about how to set memory timings correctly it works for me. There's just to many variables to change to make me comfortable with changing them manually.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 1, 2008, 03:59 PM

well, if need be. you can always contact the manufacturer of your MoBo, and ask them how to set your memory settings manually if you ever need help with those settings. they will ask you what are the settings of your memory (timings, clock mode, and voltages) and they will help you from there.

but hey, if EPP works for you, then cool.

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	IMO, the EPP function/feature is over rated and nothing but marketing. with the EPP option enabled, it will set your memory timings and voltages for you automatically. there is no difference in performance if you have the EPP option disabled and all of those same settings entered your self manually. EPP is purely marketing BS. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 1, 2008, 03:59 PM	#8
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	well, if need be. you can always contact the manufacturer of your MoBo, and ask them how to set your memory settings manually if you ever need help with those settings. they will ask you what are the settings of your memory (timings, clock mode, and voltages) and they will help you from there. but hey, if EPP works for you, then cool. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,702 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Okies. Thanks.