lRaphl Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi, as stated in title, I have a Gigabyte GA-8I875 Ultra and TWINX1024-3200C2. My problem is that I can't set it to CAS 2 in the BIOS (only 2.5 and higher). The CAS 2 option isn't showing at all. I asked a lot of question about this to Gigabyte and here is what they said in the end: Answer : Dear Sir, Thank you again for your kindly mail and inquiry. In fact, the CAS info. is provided by memory module, then BIOS will provide the available options for choosing. Thus, please kindly ask Corsair for confirmation later and sorry for the inconvenience. At last, if you still have any further question or suggestion about our products/service, please do not hesitate to contact with us directly. We will try our best to help you resolve the problem ASAP. ******** Thank you for supporting Gigabyte products *********** The memory is running rock solid, but I would like to run it at it's stated spec 2-3-3-6. Right now, it's running at 2.5-3-3-6. Is Gigabyte right by refering me here or should I continue harassing them for a good answer?? Btw, nothing is overclocked and here is system spec: GA-8I875 Ultra (BIOS F10) TWINX1024-3200C2 (LOT# 0429045-1) P4 3.0E I don't think anything else is needed... Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 3, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 3, 2004 I am sorry, but this is a bios issue, as you should have the option to set the Cass latency to 2. Also are you hitting CNTRL + F1 when you first enter the bios at the main bios screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Yes, I'm hitting CTRL-F1. If I don't set it manualy, the BIOS detect it at 3-4-4-8. Like you said, I'm pretty sure it's a BOIS issue. I just want to make it 100% sure and then I'll continue to ask questions to Gigabyte! ;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 7, 2004 Author Share Posted December 7, 2004 Have I been forgot?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 nah, posts just build up over the weekend, sometimes one or 2 get misplaced :) Yes, talk to GB, because there should still be an option for 2.0 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 8, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 8, 2004 Please do contact Gigabyte, and please let me know what they tell you. In addition, I would test the modules in another makers MB if you can, as that would isolate the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Ok, I will contact GB an other time and see what they have to say about it. I will try my memory in an other computer as soon as I can and see what will hapen. Btw, I would like to know if it's true that v3.1 of this memory (wich I have) is using Infineon memory chip?? If yes, I didn't find a single memory chip on their web site supporting CAS 2 @ 200MHz, only 166MHz . This is why I think it may be the cause of my problem. Could I be right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 8, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 8, 2004 Yes you are correct, Infineon is the IC used on XMS3200C2 for a short time. But we can try replacing the modules if you want to try that. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 I will wait and see what Gigabyte have to say about it, if it's not satisfying I will try to replace it as you said. I will keep you informed as soon as I get some news from them. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 9, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 9, 2004 Please do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Ok! Here is the answer of Gigabyte: Dear Sir, Thank you again for your kindly mail and inquiry. After checked F10 version BIOS setting, as you can see on the picture, the CAS BIOS default or optimized settign value is 2. Thus, we recommend you trying to test again with other memory modules later. Sorry again for the inconvenience. At last, if you still have any further question or suggestion about our products/service, please do not hesitate to contact with us directly. We will try our best to help you resolve the problem ASAP. ******** Thank you for supporting Gigabyte products *********** One of my friend is comming this afternoon with a 512MB OCZ stick (2-3-3-6). I will try it and see if I can really set it to CAS 2. If yes, I'm going to send my memory for an exchange. I'll keep you informed as soon as it's tested. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 10, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 10, 2004 Well this is a bios setting and if you install a module that has its SPD set to Cass 2 or 2.5 then you should see that option. But the modules we have are set to Cass 3 in the SPD and then MB will have to allow you to set it to Cass 2 or over clock and the Gigabyte Bios does not. I would suggest you test the modules in another MB like ASUS or ABIT or MSI and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 I just tried with my friend memory stick and I can select CAS2 with it (OCZ PC3200 Performance series revision 2 [2-3-3-6]). So I have the proof that the memory is my problem. I will then send them to you like you offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 I forgot to ask this, can I wait in january before sending them? I have a lan dec. 28th and I will be the game server...so I need my memory! ;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 As long as you haven't gotten an RMA # yet, sure. If so, you may need to get a new one, no biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 I didn't get it yet...I though it would be better to wait an answer before getting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 14, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 14, 2004 lRaphl I tried to explain that too you. Our modules have their SPD set to Cass 3 and the bios should allow you to set the timings to Cass 2. But they do not. The reason you can set the other modules is because the SPD is set to Cass 2 or 2.5. Can you try our modules in your friends system? In addition I have no problem replacing your modules but I am not sure that will solve the problem. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 I will try my memory in his system like you said. His board is a MSI with a VIA chipset (don't know wich one). I may be able to do it in a week or two. I'll keep you informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 I finaly was able to try it in my friend's computer (MSI PT880) and here is the result: CAS: 2.5 vdim: 2.6V Everything worked without any problems. CAS: 2 vdim: 2.6V System not stable, reboot in games, fatal errors in prime95 and superPI. CAS: 2 vdim: 2.75V System seems stable but still fatal errors in prime95 and superPI. CAS: 2 vdim: 2.80V Same thing as vdim = 2.75V. So the problem must be the memory...no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 20, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 20, 2004 Well no the suggested settings for the modules you have and with an AMD platform would be Cass 2.5-3-3-6. The point is that you could set them to Cass 2 in your friends system and not in your Gigabyte MB. Again, I have no problem replacing your modules, but I am not sure that will solve the original reported problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 His system is a MSI PT880 with a P4 2.8c, this is not an AMD based system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 22, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 22, 2004 Please send us a email with a copy of the form or all of your info name address and phone# and the Module part# and copy the link to this post and email it to Warranty@corsairmemory.com. Or you can also use the On Line RMA Request Form as well. If after 1 day or 24 hours excluding weekends you do not get the rma please email the same to rma@corsairmemory.com and we will help to resolve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lRaphl Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 Perfect! I will do this in january after christmas time. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamRAM Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Is there any resolve in the situation of running 'TWINX1024-3200C2' with GA-8i875 ultra at CAS Latency 2.. I have the same board and recently bought TWINX2048-3200C2PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 25, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 25, 2006 Just get the latest Bios and load setup defaults and then see if you can set the timings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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