Re: Asus A8V Deluxe slower with 2 GB memory



Rila wrote:
I just added another gig of memory to my computer to bring it up to 2 gb. I have 4 identical Corsair 3200C2PT 512 mb modules (Two TWINX 1024-3200C2PT sets). When I run Memtest 86 v3.3 it tells me the memory is running at 157 mhz (pc314 memory). If I run with only 1 gb using either set of modules it runs at 200 mhz (pc400). Is this normal for 2 mb to run slower than 1 mb? The memory works fine and passes all tests.



It is normal for the BIOS to do that. You can try turning it up
manually, to 200Mhz (= DDR400). Leave the command rate at 2T, as
that helps with the address bus loading of the four sticks of memory.
Retest with memtest and see if it is error free.

It will always be slightly slower with four sticks, due to loading.

Paul
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