MSi 790FX-GD70 Overclock and memory Help Please

[SilverSRT4turbo]

Hi there, I am in need of help setting my memory to the correct speed (or maybe OC'ing) and enableing the OC Panel control on the motherboard itself.

Specs...

MSi 790FX-GD70 motherboard

AMD pII x4 965 BE - Stock

8 gigs of Corsair XMS3 1600

Here are the readings right now per CPUZ...

NB Frequency - 2000.1 Mhz
DRAM Frequency - 666.7 MHz
FSB: DRAM - 3:10
CAS# Latency (CL) - 9.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) - 9 clocks
RAS# Precharged (tRP) - 9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) - 24 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) - 34 clocks
Command Rate (CR) - 1T


I was aware that the memory wouldnt be set to its "factory settings" by default and that I had to change this in the BIOS, but what I didnt account for was my inability to use the BIOS itself. I know what im looking at for most of the basic settings but once the sub menu's start popping up I get completely lost. Im looking to set the memory to factory setting or a little faster if it doesnt hurt anything.

I tried to change the settings myself but it gave me an error that wouldnt let windows boot even after going back and changeing what I did in the BIOS back to stock....so I had to restore (load a restore point) windows. (tried twice, same result)

If anybody has a layout, or knows there way around this BIOS could let Me know what I need to change/set It would be awesome because Im stuck.

As a secondary question I wanted to know how to unlock the OC panel controls on the motherboard itself, and if its even actually worth using at all. From what I understand you could use this to OC without messing with the BIOS settings. Any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Spencer

 

[DirectorC]

Go into CPU-Z and read out the SPD. I can't tell what the profile of the memory is supposed to be at 1600 from what you said. That XMS3 could require 1.8 volts to run at 1600 with 9-9-9-24, if it's the proper kit I'm looking at. You may also need to notch up NB voltage and/or HT Link voltage a little bit as you've got all RAM slots in use.

 

[SilverSRT4turbo]

for XMP-1600 its...

800mhz
8
8
8
24
41
2T

1.650 volts

hopefully thats what you were looking for...

 

[DirectorC]

Yep, match those values from the SPD to the BIOS if automatic doesn't work properly, or if you'd like to just tweak them.

 

[SilverSRT4turbo]

Yep, match those values from the SPD to the BIOS if automatic doesn't work properly, or if you'd like to just tweak them.

thank you sir!...memory is now @ 1600 and everything booted normally


I also enabled the OC dial, but if I click the little button and turn the knob over to the right how will I know what im getting and when to stop?? Or should I just learn how to do it the proper way by tuning the frequency settings in the BIOS.

 

[DirectorC]

Good to know it worked