What is wrong with my memory

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 07:36 PM

There is one strange problem with my memory (Kingston 1GB PC3200 CL3 184-Pin Kit 2x512Mb) all monitor programs and bios says that they work 335mhz, but shouldnt they work @ 400mhz? My mobo is Asus A8N-E and CPU Amd 64 3700+ and grapichcard is Gigabyte 7800gt. Help me plz solving this problem.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 29, 2005, 07:48 PM

what programs are you using? i use a program called CPU-Z to monitor my clock speeds and memory timings, ratios, speeds, etc. it's a free d/l and it's around 1Mb in size (or smaller, i forget).

if everything is properly set in your bios, then your memory should be set to 200Mhz (or 400Mhz depending on your bios) in the bios. anything higher than 200Mhz (or 400Mhz again) would technically be overclocking, but the memory you have listed i know for a fact does not overclock very well (maybe like 10Mhz at best).

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 07:50 PM

Could this be the problem. There is two channels A and B wich both have got two DIMM sockets like this; Channel A Dimm_A1 and Dimm_A2 and Channel B Dimm_b1 and Dimm_b2 should I install one memory module to Dimm_A1 and other to Dimm_B1 ? Now they are in Dimm_A1 and other in Dimm_A2.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 29, 2005, 07:54 PM

no. that will not be an issue for the memory speeds. placement of memory in the dimms is intended for the dual-channel functionality. so when the memory is placed in the appropriate slots, it will function in dual-channel mode. your issue you have is related to the speed of the memory not running at 400Mhz.

check your bios again to verify that it is in fact running at 200Mhz (400Mhz effectively)

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 08:11 PM

CPU-Z shows 158mhz @ frequency

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 08:11 PM

And it also says that channels single...should there read dual channel or something

Vikingod · Dec 29, 2005, 08:33 PM

a8n series have a problem with dual channel RAM at 400mhz. It automatically sets it to 333mhz because of "stability issues". They are working on a fix, but the easiest thing to do is just set it to 400 in the bios. You may want to try the latest bios for your board and see if that addresses it. For your peace of mind, it happens to everyone, just set it yourself in the bios and all is well.

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 08:37 PM

but should i install the memory modules to dimm_a1 and the second to dimm_b1

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 29, 2005, 08:38 PM

cos i think they doesnt work now in dual channel mode

Vikingod · Dec 29, 2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by [Aura]W32Led@mm

but should i install the memory modules to dimm_a1 and the second to dimm_b1

yes, that seems to work for some people with this problem. Can't say for certain, as I don't have the same board.

**temeteus82** · Dec 29, 2005, 09:02 PM

I think that I have the same ram than you have. For me they are in the first two slots since they are double sided. bios says that I have all slots in use.

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Dec 30, 2005, 08:21 AM

I tried putting those modules to dimm_a1 and dimm_b1 and IT WORKED.Now cpu-z shows that they are dual channeled and working @ 400mhz

Thank you all for helping me solving this problem!

Dec 29, 2005, 07:36 PM	#1
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	What is wrong with my memory There is one strange problem with my memory (Kingston 1GB PC3200 CL3 184-Pin Kit 2x512Mb) all monitor programs and bios says that they work 335mhz, but shouldnt they work @ 400mhz? My mobo is Asus A8N-E and CPU Amd 64 3700+ and grapichcard is Gigabyte 7800gt. Help me plz solving this problem.

Dec 29, 2005, 07:48 PM	#2
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	what programs are you using? i use a program called CPU-Z to monitor my clock speeds and memory timings, ratios, speeds, etc. it's a free d/l and it's around 1Mb in size (or smaller, i forget). if everything is properly set in your bios, then your memory should be set to 200Mhz (or 400Mhz depending on your bios) in the bios. anything higher than 200Mhz (or 400Mhz again) would technically be overclocking, but the memory you have listed i know for a fact does not overclock very well (maybe like 10Mhz at best). __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 29, 2005, 07:54 PM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	no. that will not be an issue for the memory speeds. placement of memory in the dimms is intended for the dual-channel functionality. so when the memory is placed in the appropriate slots, it will function in dual-channel mode. your issue you have is related to the speed of the memory not running at 400Mhz. check your bios again to verify that it is in fact running at 200Mhz (400Mhz effectively) __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 29, 2005, 07:50 PM	Thread Starter #3
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	Could this be the problem. There is two channels A and B wich both have got two DIMM sockets like this; Channel A Dimm_A1 and Dimm_A2 and Channel B Dimm_b1 and Dimm_b2 should I install one memory module to Dimm_A1 and other to Dimm_B1 ? Now they are in Dimm_A1 and other in Dimm_A2.

Dec 29, 2005, 08:11 PM	Thread Starter #5
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	CPU-Z shows 158mhz @ frequency

Dec 29, 2005, 08:11 PM	Thread Starter #6
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	And it also says that channels single...should there read dual channel or something

Dec 29, 2005, 08:33 PM	#7
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	a8n series have a problem with dual channel RAM at 400mhz. It automatically sets it to 333mhz because of "stability issues". They are working on a fix, but the easiest thing to do is just set it to 400 in the bios. You may want to try the latest bios for your board and see if that addresses it. For your peace of mind, it happens to everyone, just set it yourself in the bios and all is well.

Dec 29, 2005, 08:37 PM	Thread Starter #8
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	but should i install the memory modules to dimm_a1 and the second to dimm_b1

Dec 29, 2005, 08:38 PM	Thread Starter #9
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	cos i think they doesnt work now in dual channel mode

Dec 30, 2005, 08:21 AM	Thread Starter #12
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	I tried putting those modules to dimm_a1 and dimm_b1 and IT WORKED.Now cpu-z shows that they are dual channeled and working @ 400mhz Thank you all for helping me solving this problem!