Memory not running fast enough - 400MHZ DDR RAM

[JaCulop]

I have 2 sticks of DDR-400 ram and when I have checked it on CPU Z it says they are currently running at 157.9MHZ. I was wondering how I can go about upping it to the correct MHZ. Which I believe is 200x2 from what I read from another thread.

Thank you,
Brian

[giorgos th.]

you can check the setting from bios.it seems that you have a 5:4 fsb/dram divider.you need a 1:1.

[Dippyskoodlez]

We need more system information to assist you properly.

[bobyjo]

Originally Posted by JaCulop

I have 2 sticks of DDR-400 ram and when I have checked it on CPU Z it says they are currently running at 157.9MHZ. I was wondering how I can go about upping it to the correct MHZ. Which I believe is 200x2 from what I read from another thread.

Thank you,
Brian

Please make a sig:
List the major hardware components you are running.
Place the driver version # out to the right of the component.
After you get this done, then we can make an assessment of how to aid you.

[JaCulop]

Alrighty done, hopefully that is enough information for you all to help assist me, thanks.

[bobyjo]

Originally Posted by JaCulop

Alrighty done, hopefully that is enough information for you all to help assist me, thanks.

What is the make and model of the memory sticks you have?
Which driver version are you running with the video card.
What brand is the powersupply?
Which Thermaltake case do you have?
Is your cpu a Venice, Winchester or what?
What is the make of the IDE Drive?

[Poisonsnak]

Hmm for this particular problem that may be a little much information.

on the CPU tab of cpu-z what does it list for FSB near the bottom? Also find the multiplier this is important with respect to memory dividers on athlon64s.

Now go to the memory tab, now you already mentioned it lists 157.9 for Frequency, what does it have under FSB:DRAM ?

Basically I'm trying to find out whether you're running a divider like giorgos mentioned (most likely), or somehow your FSB is 157.9 with no divider (very unlikely).

[JaCulop]

Here is some info for the output

CPUID Output
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Number of CPUs 1
APIC ID 0
Name AMD Athlon 64 3500+
Code name Venice
Specification AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
Family/Model/Stepping FF0
Extended Family/Model F/2F
Brand ID 4
Package Socket 939
Core Stepping DH-E3
Technology 90nm
Instructions Sets MMX, Extended MMX, 3DNow!, Extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, x86-64
Features NX
Clock Speed 2210.1 MHz
Clock multiplier x11.0
HTT Bus Frequency 200.9 MHz
P-Rating 3500+

FSB : DRAM - CPU/14

[giorgos th.]

so,you have a 200 mhz htt frequency.you must change the divider.

[JaCulop]

Not sure how I can properly do that without crashing my computer.

[newmodder]

i would really like to know how to change the divider?i have the same cpu as you athlon 64 3500+revision dh-e3

[giorgos th.]

crashing the computer?idont think so.your memory is PC3200 and its running as if its PC2700.
go to bios and find it.

[bobyjo]

Originally Posted by newmodder

i would really like to know how to change the divider?i have the same cpu as you athlon 64 3500+revision dh-e3

Enter bios, and open the advanced chipset features.
Then highlight the DRAM configuration line, press enter.
You will see the Dram Timing Selectable.
Be sure this is set to manual.
The first item is called Dram Clock, be sure this is set to DDR400.
Press the escape key twice and then highlite Save & Exit.
Press enter again, your system will boot.
Your memory is set to run at DDR400 or PC3200.

[Dippyskoodlez]

Originally Posted by JaCulop

Not sure how I can properly do that without crashing my computer.

Bios. Manuals are your friend aswell

[trog100]

i have 2 gigs cheap ddr 400 memory.. i need to start mine of at default 200 x 11 at 160mhz so as it still keeps going when i have my fsb up to 11 x 260 or so.. the memory runs about its correct speed by then.. its okay forking out for faster memory but when u want 2 gigs it gets a little pricey.. with the amd 64s onboard memory controler fast memory dosnt give much of a gain.. pure cpu speed seems the key.. as that goes up so does the memory bandwidth..

trog