Skyrunner Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hello . Having problems setting up my Bios so that i can use the ram. Only 1 Stick of ram Working in PC all 4 sticks all ok . Have tryed settings that have found on other forums none seem to work. Not realy used to changing to many settings in bios so this is quite new for me. Bios settings all set back to default. Bios Settings. *Extream Tweaker* CPU Level Up [auto] Memory Level Up [auto] AI Overclock Tuner [auto] x Overclock Options Disabled Cpu Multiplier [8.5] x FSB-Memory clock mode auto x FSB-Memory ratio auto x FSB (QDR),MHz 1333 Actual MEM (QDR),MHz 1333.3 x MEM (DDR), MHz auto Actual MEM (DDR),MHz 1066.7 LDT Frequency [5x] PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2,MHz [100] PCIE Bus, Slot 3,MHz [100] SPP<->MCP Ref Clock,MHz [auto] x SLI-Ready Memory Disabled *Memory Timing Settings* P1 [auto] P2 [auto] Parameters Settings Current tCL (Cas Latency) [auto] 7 tRCD [auto] 7 tRP [auto] 7 tRAS [auto] 20 Command Per Clock (CMD) [auto] 1T *Advanced Memory Settings* tRRD [auto] 4 tRC [auto] 27 tWR [auto] 10 tWTR [auto] 14 tFAW [auto] 17 tRD [auto] 9 tRTP [auto] 4 tRFC [auto] 59 tREF [auto] 7.8uS *Over Voltage* CPU Voltage [auto] Loadline Calabration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT Voltage [auto] Memory Voltage [auto] NB Core Voltage [auto] SB Core Voltage [auto] CPU GTL-REF 0 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF 1 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF 2 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF 3 Ratio [auto] NB GTL-REF Ratio [auto] DDR3 CHA1 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage [auto] *CPU Configuration* CPU Type Intel® Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz CPU Speed 2.83GHz Cache Ram(L2) 6144K X2 CPU Internal Thermal Control [auto] Limit CPUID Max Val [Disabled] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech [Enabled] CPU Core 2 [Enabled] CPU Core 3 [Enabled] CPU Core 4 [Enabled] *Spread Spectrum Control* CPU Spread Spectrum [auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [auto] MCP PCIE Spread Sprectrum [auto] SATA Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] LDT Spread Sprectrum [auto] If anyone could help me set up my Bios so that i could get the rest of the ram working and stop getting freezeing screen and blue Crash memory dump sreens when i have more that one Stick in would be most greatfull . Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The only memory Corsair supports in a four DRAM slot population is their Quad kits and they do not have any Quad Kits in DDR3. This does not mean two dual kits or even worse two dual kits of different versions will not work together, just that you have no recourse to RMA Corsair if they do not work together. If there are problems with the DRAM modules, they are still supported via lifetime warranty, but that is for physical defects and errors in a two stick kit mode. Matched Quad sets are highly binned modules for a four slot population. The Dual sets are tested as a kit, not a Quad and warranted as a dual kit, not a Quad setup. You need to Memtest them as Kits (2 modules, not as a four DRAM slot population). If they fail as a kit or singly, then you have RMA. Keep in mind that there is no support for mixing and matching different versions of DRAM either since different version are of different fabrications and/or manufacturers. They might work, they might not work, but you have no support if they do not work. You are advised to drop the bandwidth to 1333Mhz and raise the Northbridge/MCH Memory Controller +.2v. Please research this thread: http://www.houseofhelp.com/v3/showthread.php?t=64360&highlight=Unpredictable+results+QUAD2X4096+Gigabyte+X38-DS5 There is a limitation of the On Motherboard (Intel) memory controller or On CPU (AMD, Intel i7) and a population of all four banks at the full speed of a two bank run. This limitation is across the board with both AMD and Intel chipset based boards, DDR, DDR2 and DDR3. Keep in mind that often issues can arise in the longer term even though you have shorter term stability. The issues seldom damage the DRAM unless you raise the DRAM voltage too high. They damage the on CPU (AMD) memory controller which has a harder time keeping up with the demands of a four DRAM slot population being run as fast as a two DRAM slot population. Download Memtest86+ V2.11 from--->Hereand extract the ISO image. Burn the ISO image to an CD-ROM disk. Download CPU-z from Here .Insert a single stick of DRAM in your board. Enter BIOS and set the DRAM to 1333Mhz and the MCH voltage +.2v. Save setup defaults and enter these BIOS values: Extreme Tweaker Memory Level Up: Auto AI Overclock Tuner : Manual x Overclock Options Enabled FSB - Memory Clock Mode : Unlinked FSB (QDR), Mhz : 1333 Actual FSB (QDR), Mhz : 1333 MEM (DDR), Mhz : 1333 Actual MEM (DDR), Mhz : 1333 LDT Frequency : 5x PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2,MHz [100] PCIE Bus, Slot 3,MHz [100] SPP<->MCP Ref Clock,MHz [auto] x SLI-Ready Memory Disabled Memory Timing Settings tCL (CAS Latency) : 7 tRCD : 7 tRP : 7 tRAS : 20 Command Per Clock (CMD) : 2 clock (2T) Advance Memory Settings tRRD : Auto tRC : Auto tWR : Auto tWTR : Auto tREF : Auto tRD : Auto tRFC : 72 Async Latency : Auto Over Voltage Vcore Voltage : Auto Memory Voltage : 1.8v SB Core Voltage :1.50v NB Core Voltage :1.40v CPU VTT Voltage :1.25v CPU GTL-REF 0 Ratio :Auto CPU GTL-REF 1 Ratio :Auto CPU GTL-REF 2 Ratio :Auto CPU GTL-REF 3 Ratio :Auto NB GTL-REF Ratio :Auto DDR3 CHA1 Ref Voltage :Auto DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage :Auto DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage :Auto DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage :Auto CPU Configuration CPU Type Intel(R) Core (TM) 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz CPU Speed 2.83GHz Cache Ram(L2) 6144K X2 CPU Internal Thermal Control: Auto Limit CPUID Max Val: Disabled Enhanced C1 (C1E): Disabled Execute Disable Bit: Enabled Virtualization Technology: Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(TM) Tech: Disabled CPU Core 2: Enabled CPU Core 3: Enabled CPU Core 4: Enabled CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled SATA Spread Spectrum : Disabled LDT Spread Spectrum : Disabled CPU Internal Thermal Control : Enabled Limit CPUID MaxVal : Disabled Enhanced C1 (C1E) : Enabled Execute Disable Bit : Disabled Virtualization Technology : Enabled Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech : Disabled LDT Frequency : 5xAfter setting to these values, save them and shut down. Insert a single stick of DRAM into the first slot (Closest to the CPU) and restart. Allow for boot and shut down. Insert a second stick in the second slot and allow for boot. Shut down. Insert a third stick in the third slot and allow for boot. Finally, insert the last stick in the fourth slot and boot to the Memtest ISO. Allow for two full passes and if stable, shut the system down. Remove the stick of DRAM and insert it into the third slot. Restart and Memtest. Finally, shut the system down and insert a stick in slot one and slot three. Restart and run memtest. If you pass, enter Windows and post a screenshot of CPU-z's CPU, Memory and SPD tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ok thx DerekT for the info still something not right still getting Blue Memory Dump screens and freezeing on OS when just 1 stick in. Did a Memtest 86+v2.11 on all Sticks of ram one at a time and all passed with no Errors. Bought 2 packs of ram and all ram are the same. User Guide Memory configurations. Mode Sockets DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 Single channel populated ---- ---- ---- ****** ---- ---- populated ---- dual (1) channel populated ---- popultaed ---- dual (2) channel populated populated populated populated CPU. --> DIMM-A1. --> DIMM-A2. --> DIMM-B1. --> DIMM-B2. Also changed all the setting in Bios to what you posted or as close as i could get them. New adjustments to Bios. *Extream Tweaker* Cpu Level Up [auto] [QX9650] [QX9770] CRAZY Set to [auto]. Memory Level Up [auto] [PC3-9600] [PC3-10660] [PC3-12800] Set to [auto] AI Overclock Tuner [Manual] [auto] [standard] [AI Overclock] [CPU Level up] When put in AI Overclock option can change (x Overclock Options). Set to [Manual]. x Overclock Options [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] Set to [Disabled]. FSB-Memory clock mode [unlinked] x FSB-Memory Ratio [auto] FSB (QDR),MHz [1333] Actual FSB(QDR),MHz 1333.3 MEM (DDR),MHz [1333] Actual MEM (DDR)MHz 1333.3 LDT Frequency [5x] PCIE Bus,Slot 1&2 [100] PCIE Bus,Slot 3 [100] SPP<->MCP Ref Clock,MHz [auto] x SLI-Ready Memory Disabled *Memory Timing Settings* P1 [auto] P2 [auto] Parameters Setting Current tCL (Cas Latency) [7] 7 tRCD [7] 7 tRP [7] 7 tRAS [20] 20 Command Per Clock [2T] 2T *Advanced Memory Settings* tRRD [auto] 5 tRC [auto] 34 tWR [auto] 12 tWTR [auto] 16 tFAW [auto] 21 tRD [auto] 9 tRTP [auto] 5 tRFC [72] 72 tREF [auto] 7.8uS *Over Voltage* CPU Voltage [auto] Loadline Calabration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT Voltage [1.24v] Cpu vtt voltage cannot be set to 1.25v goes up in 2x..1.22v.1.24v.1.26v. and so on. Memory Voltage [1.80v] NB Core Voltage [1.40v] SB Core Voltage [1.50v] CPU GTL-REF0 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF1 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF2 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF3 Ratio [auto] NB GTL-REF Ratio [auto] DDR3 CHA1 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage [auto] *CPU Configuration* CPU Type Intel ® Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz CPU Speed 2.83GHz Cache RAM(L2) 6144K x2 CPU Internal Thermal Control [auto] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disalbed] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled] [Enabled] You posted settings Twice for this section of Bios . Enhanced C1 (C1E) was set diffrent on both setting so i tryed it with both diffrent settings. Exacute Disable Bit [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech [Disabled] CPU Core 2 [Enabled] CPU Core 3 [Enabled] CPU Core 4 [Enabled] *Spread Spectrum Control* CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] LTD Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] Also wasnt sure what was ment in the last section of you post regarding putting Ram into slots . After setting to these values, save them and shut down. Insert a single stick of DRAM into the first slot (Closest to the CPU) and restart. Allow for boot and shut down. Insert a second stick in the second slot and allow for boot. Shut down. Insert a third stick in the third slot and allow for boot. Finally, insert the last stick in the fourth slot and boot to the Memtest ISO. Allow for two full passes and if stable, shut the system down. Remove the stick of DRAM and insert it into the third slot. Restart and Memtest. Finally, shut the system down and insert a stick in slot one and slot three. Restart and run memtest. If you pass, enter Windows and post a screenshot of CPU-z's CPU, Memory and SPD tabs. Remove each Stick when you fit the next stick or keep the stick in and add another. Thx again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Somehow was just looking at post and looked like Ram Stats had been changed somehow. Corsair. CM3X2G1600C9DHX. XMS3-1600. 2048MB. 1600MHz. 9-9-9-24. 1.80v. ver3.2. have 4 sticks the same . bought 2 packs. total 8GB. Just so i know we have the correct ram posted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 If you have run and passed memtest, either singly or as a four slot solution, then you don't need to run it anymore (unless you want to that is). Your memory controller is having issues with the four DRAM slot population. Try these DRAM settings: tCL (Cas Latency) - 9 tRCD - 9 tRP - 9 tRAS - 24 Command Per Clock - 2T TRRD - 15 TRC - 50 TWR - 12 TFAW - 50 TREF - 7.7 uS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ok still getting memory dump screen when more than 1 stick is installed. Seems to run alot smother with just the one stick in when in OS. *Memeory Timing Settings* P1 [auto] P2 [auto] tCL (CAS Latency) [9] 9 tRCD [9] 9 tRP [9] 9 tRAS [24] 24 Command Per Clock (CMD) [2T] 2T *Advanced Memory Settings* tRRD [15] 15 tRC [50] 50 tWR [12] 12 tWTR [auto] 16 tFAW [50] 50 tRD [auto] 9 tRTP [auto] 5 tRFC [72] 72 tREF [7.8] 7.8uS Have just 3 settings on tREF ..[auto] ..[7.8] ..[3.9] *Over Voltage* CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT Voltage [1.24V] Memory Voltage [1.80V] NB Core voltage [1.40V] SB Core Voltage [1.50V] Thx Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ok so been adjusting all types of settings and reading plenty of forums and have managed to get it stable. Still wouldent mind the correct setting so that could overclock it slightley. All to to with the Voltage. *Over Voltage* Cpu Voltage [auto] Loadline Calabration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT Voltage [auto] Memory Voltage [1.60V] NB Core voltage [auto] SB Core Voltage [auto] And the rest Over voltage settings all auto. Kept the other settings as per my last post. Thanks DerekT for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byronb Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hey i have been in the same boat past few days SkyRunner. could you post your complete final settings for your bios as i have the same board and ram and would like to try your setup in the bios. Like are you still running Memory Level Up on [AUTO] or AI Advanced tuning on/set to manual and are you still running at 1333 mhz for the ram and not 1600 Thanks again, your info would be appreciated greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 With a slight overclock you shouldn't have to change much on the voltage. Doubly so with 2 X 1024MB. Be sure that you have unlinked your memory from your CPU and raise the FSB from 333 to 400Mhz. Set your Loadline calibration to Enabled. Ok so been adjusting all types of settings and reading plenty of forums and have managed to get it stable. Still wouldent mind the correct setting so that could overclock it slightley. All to to with the Voltage. *Over Voltage* Cpu Voltage [auto] Loadline Calabration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT Voltage [auto] Memory Voltage [1.60V] NB Core voltage [auto] SB Core Voltage [auto] And the rest Over voltage settings all auto. Kept the other settings as per my last post. Thanks DerekT for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 My final Bios settings. For now. *Extream Tweaker* CPU lvl Up [auto] Mem lvl Up [auto] AI overclock tunner [Manual] x Overclock Options [Disabled] FSB Mem Clock Mode [unlinked] x FSB Mem Ratio [auto] FSB(QDR) MHz [1333] Mem(DDR)MHz [1333] LDT Frequency [5x] PCIE Bus slot 1&2 MHz [100] PCIE Bus Slot 3 MHz [100] SPP<-> MCP Ref Clock MHz [auto] xSLI Ready Mem [Disabled] *Memory Timing Settings* P1 [auto] P2 [auto] tCL (Cas Latency) [9] tRCD [9] tRP [9] tRAS [24] Command Per Clock [2T] *Advanced Memory Settings* tRRD [15] tRC [50] tWR [12] tWTR [auto] 16 tFAW [50] tRD [auto] 11 tRTP [auto] 5 tRFC [72] tREF [auto] 7.8uS *Over Voltage* CPU Voltage [auto] Loadline Calabration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [auto] CPU VTT voltage [auto] Memory Voltage [1.60] NB Core Voltage [auto] SB Core Voltage [auto] CPU GTL-REF0 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF1 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL-REF2 Ratio [auto] CPU GTL REF3 Ratio [auto] NB GTL-REF Ratio [auto] DDR3 CHA1 Ref Votage [auto] DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage [auto] DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage [auto] *CPU Configuration* CPU Internal Thermal Control [auto] Limit CPUID Max Val [Disabled] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled] Exacute Disable Bit [enabled] Virtualization Technology [enabled] Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tec [Disabled] CPU Core 2 [enabled] CPU Core 3 [enabled] CPU Core 4 [enabled] *Spread Spectrum Control* CPU Spead Sprectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] MCP PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Sprectrum [Disabled] LDT Sread Sprectrum [Disabled] Hope this helps Byronb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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