Gipse Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi, so finally I finished my first a64-system (see signature) :nod: . But I have really big problems with my ram to get them memtest-stable @ 2-2-2-x, even on fsb 200 and 3.2v in yellow slots. On my old nf2-system these modules were good for 2-2-2-11 @ 3.3v. I´ve read the sticky about a64-overclocking, took me long time with my dictionary... Tried various bios-versions without success :confused: . The ram is cooled by a 90mm Papst cooler, so I don´t think it´s because of temperature. Can you guys help me? (Please try to answer in a "simple" language) Thanks! Gipse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 how did you flash your bios? PSU = 24pin or 20? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipse Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi, I flashed first via the mini-image to 5-10-2 fix (no idea why I got the "disk not ready" message). Then I flashed via winflash (I have no fdd) to the current bios. I´ve also read the sticky about bios-flashing . The Levicom is a 20/24-pin-PSU, they use the same "option" like my OCZ. At the moment the ram is stable @ 2-3-2-8 @ 3.2v @ 240. Any ideas? Thanks! Gipse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 so it wouldn't do 2-2-2-x even at ddr400? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipse Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi, you´re right. No chance to get them stable @ 200 fsb. But they are stable right now @ fsb 243 @ 2-3-2-5. Will try now to switch the modules, my last hope... Gipse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 maybe try asking computersmsa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
belew Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 CH-5 probably will not run at 2-2-2-x, even my geil bh-5 will not... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginsu Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 I think it has something to do with the board. This is the only board that I have owned that wont let my ram be stable at 2 2 2 5. Only 2 3 2 5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipse Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi, I switched the modules and I´m now stable @ 241 @ 2-2-2-6 @ 3.2v :nod: . I think for more fsb I need more juice or different settings in the bios. What kind of setting would you suggest for this kind of Ram? Don´t want to try the 4v option, heard strange details about it... Thanks for your help . Gipse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi,I switched the modules and I´m now stable @ 241 @ 2-2-2-6 @ 3.2v :nod: . I think for more fsb I need more juice or different settings in the bios. What kind of setting would you suggest for this kind of Ram? Don´t want to try the 4v option, heard strange details about it... Thanks for your help . Gipse Bios Settings : Dram Frequency Set (MHz) : 200(DRAM/FSB:1/01) Command Per Clock (CPC) : Enabled CAS Latency Control (Tcl) : 2.0 RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) : 02 Min RAS# active time (Tras) : 05 Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 02 Row Cycle Time (Trc) : 07 Row Refresh cyc time (Trfc) : 16 Row to Row delay (Trrd) : 02 Write Recovery Time (Twr) : 02 Write to Read delay (twtr) : 02 Read to Write delay (Trwt) : 02 Refresh Period (Tref) : 3120 Write CAS Latency (Twcl) : 01 Bus Clock DRAM Bank Interleave : Enabled DQS Skew Control : Auto DQS Skew Value : 0 DRAM Drive Strength : 8 (try 2 4 6 8) DRAM Data Strength : 2 (try 1 or 2) Max Async Latency : 07.0 Nano Seconds DRAM Response Time : Normal Read Preamble Time : 05.0 Nano Seconds IdleCycle Limit : 16 Cycles (lower if not stable) Dynamic Counter : Disable R/W Queue Bypass : 16x Bypass Max : 07x 32 Byte Granularity : Disable (4 burst) i've been using the 4v jumper since day one for both my boards and had no problems with it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipse Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 Hi, thanks for the settings . But I can´t find the "Write CAS Latency (Twcl)" option. So maybe it´s because of my newer bios version? Tried your settings but I get massive errors in memtest :confused: . Gipse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyelf Posted September 14, 2005 Posted September 14, 2005 try playing around with drive strength.. see which one gives u the least error.. then try data strength.. same thing lower the mhz a bit.. probably too tight for 3.2v and how is your 3.3v rail holding under load? it might be one of the problem as well if u're running 3.2v on the 3.3v rail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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