Adding memory

[m3trj]

Memtest is on the Ultimate Boot CD, I think you can download it at http://ubcd.sourceforge.net.

 

[Him]

The memory will be underclocked to PC-2700, also to make sure that you run memtest86 to make sure it works 100%.

Is all PC3200 underclocked to 2700 direct from the factory? Thats dumb. So is that why my memory only runs at 333 when it should be at 400? I have it set to SPD in the bios, should I make it manual and set it?

 

[gaara]

Is all PC3200 underclocked to 2700 direct from the factory? Thats dumb. So is that why my memory only runs at 333 when it should be at 400? I have it set to SPD in the bios, should I make it manual and set it?

No, the memory speed is determined by the FSB. Since this is an Athlon XP with a 333 FSB, and assuming the FSB/RAM ratio is 1:1, the RAM will match the speed of the FSB speed.

Therefore the BIOS is what underclocks the memory, not the factory.

 

[Him]

So my FSB is 533, but my ram (for reasons beyond me) only clocks in at 333. Now I know my mobo supports ddr400, and also that the ram is good (I had 2 previous sticks with the sam problem so I RMA'ed them and got these new ones and alas, the same problem.) So you by chance got an idea on what that may be?

 

[gaara]

You RAM isn't properly configured, go into the BIOS, increase the frequency to where it should be.

 

[Him]

Ok, I'll check that out.