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nF4 Memory Advice (updated 14/11/06)


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I was considering to buy a new pair of memory modules to run in dual channel on DFI Ultra-D and Expert...

 

I do plan to overclock in the near future, but I would certainly like a good performing memory at 200MHz until I do, one that can do 2-2-2 1T and is known to be compatible and working well with the DFIs...

I have the Twinmos UTT-BH5 dimms, but they do not appear very stable...recently they even gave me errors on memtest 5 with 2,5-3-3-8 1T...so I keep then on 2T..

2-2-2-6/8 @2.8vdimm did NOT cause memtest to err but was extremely unstable in Windows...so I need a memory guarranteed to run at its rate speed and timings...

 

I don't want to buy a very expensive pair (2x512mb), though...I would be willing to pay ~140-160 Euros for them at most...

 

Which one would you recomment (model and brand)?

 

I was considering Crucial Ballistix or Geil Ultra-X 3200...(what does "discontinued" mean exactly next to Geil's memory in the guide - that they are somewhat difficult to find because they are not being produced anymore or sth else? )

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Thasp

Do you really need 300Mhz memory?

2x1GB is more of an advantage and some can go to 280Mhz, close enough?

 

 

vgiozo Yes you are right about discontinued.

 

Something for you to try with your memory.

Make sure that all 4 power connectors are plugged into the board

# 24pin ATX connector.

# 4pin +12v P4 connector, near the ATX connector.

# Floppy power connector, under the CPU socket.

# Hard drive power connector, on top the chipset fan.

 

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Plug your GFX card in the PCIe slot

# Make sure it is inserted correctly into the slot.

# Connect any power cables to it if one is required.

 

Clear your CMOS for 10 minutes

# Remove the power cord from the back of the power supply.

# Move the CMOS jumper to the clear position and leave it there for 10mins.

# Make sure you move it back to the save position after.

 

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Insert the memory into the Orange slots

 

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Power your PC and enter the BIOS

# Change the following,

GENIE BIOS Setting

>DRAM Configuration..................Press Enter = New Menu

FSB BUS Frequency....................200

LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio..............X 5.0

LDT BUS Transfer Width...............16 16

CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio..............AUTO

PCI eXpress Frequency................100Mhz

K8 Cool 'n' Quiet Support............Disable

Cool 'n' Quiet MAX FID...............AUTO

CPU VID StartUp Value................StartUp

 

CPU VID Control......................AUTO

CPU VID Special Control..............AUTO

LDT Voltage Control..................1.20 V

Chip Set Voltage Control.............1.50 V

DRAM Voltage Control.................2.80 V

+0.3v if not 3.2v....................Disabled

 

Run MemTest86+.......................Enabled, disable later

GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration

DRAM Frequency Set (MHZ).............200 (DRAM/FSB:1/01)

Command per clock (CPC)..............Enabled

Cas latency (tCL)....................2

RAS to CAS delay (tRCD)..............2

Min RAS active time (tRAS)...........5

Row precharge time (tRP).............2

Row cycle time (tRC).................11

Row refresh cycle time(tRFC).........14

Row to Row delay (tRRD)..............2

Write recovery time (tWR)............2

Write to read delay (tWTR)...........AUTO

Read to write delay (tRWT)...........AUTO

Refresh period (tREF)................AUTO

Write CAS latency (tWCL).............1

DRAM Bank Interleave.................Enabled

 

DQS Skew Control.....................AUTO

DQS Skew Value.......................0

DRAM Drive Strength..................Level 8

DRAM Data Drive Strength.............Level 3

Max Async Latency....................6ns

Dram Response........................Normal

Read Preamble Time...................5ns

Idle Cycle Limit.....................AUTO

Dynamic Counter......................Disabled

R/W Queue Bypass.....................AUTO

Bypass Max...........................AUTO

32 Byte Granularity..................AUTO

 

 

What about getting a PC4000 2x1Gb kit?

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All power connectors have been properly connected to the board...

 

I had cleared CMOS for 3 hours when I set up the machine but I can try again...

...thanks for the recommended bios settings...

 

I have found Geil Ultra-X modules in Greece that I could buy at 69€ each...you think I should look elsewhere?

 

Pc4000 memory, especially good branded memory is quite expensive I think...even if I do get the money I think it may be a waste...I have certain doubts...

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Hi what do you thing about the OCZ Special Ops Edition 2x1Gb kits. I have looked around and am deciding either them it or the OCZ PC4000 Platinum EB 2GB Kit or TEAM Xtreem PC4000 Cronus I/A 3-3-2-8 2GB DDR Kit [2x1024MB] DDR500, PC4000 TXDR2048M500HC3DC-I ram kits. I am not really into overclocking, well maybe just a little but nothing extreem, any suggestions would be greatful.

 

thanks

Scott.

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@Sharp

 

The timings you posted do indeed work fine with my 1A4T Utt-BH5 memory at vdimm 2.8

...thanks a lot...

I ran memtest, snm 1.8.1 and prime (300mb of memory for each prime instance) and it passed with flying colours...

 

If I moved this setup to a DFI Expert would it work, or are there some timings I should loosen (e.g. Drive Strength) ?

 

Thanks a lot...

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