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Memory Timmings GA-MA790XT-UD4P & F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK
I recenlty purchased a 4GB (2x2GB)memory kit [F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK], which of course is Dual Channel DDR3-1300 for a new system build. I have never made any changes to memory in Bios before and was looking for assistance to ensure that I do it properly.
The system build went very smoothly and everything has been working very well. I have not had a single issue thus far however I have read several posts in several forums saying this memory will run more stable in a 8-8-8-21 timing at 1.6v
Should I manualy correct the timing although I have not had any issues, and if so, could you please help me to make the changes? Please keep in mind that I have never done so before and clear descriptions of where to put what values would be appreciated. Could you also make sure to look over all my other current values to check for any other issues your experience may be able to detect that I certainly would not.
Current system specs and Bios Values
Windows 7 64bit Operating System
Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition 3.21 w/no OC
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Gigabyte motherboard
EVGA Geforce GTX260 VGA w/no OC
G.Skill 4GB (2X2GB) memory kit F3-10666CL89-4GBHK
Corsair HX750W Modular Power Supply
Wester Digital 640GB Caviar Black 7200 RPM Sata 3.0GB/sec Hard Drive
LG 22x Lightscribe DVD Burner
Zulman 9700 Copper CPU cooler
CPU Clock Ratio 3200mhz
CPU Northbridge Frequency auto 2000mhz
CPU Frequency 200
Normal CPU VCore 1.3500v
Cpu Host Clock auto
PCI-E Clock auto
HT Link Width auto
HT Link Frequency auto
Set Memory Clock auto
Memory Clock x6.66 1333mhz
DCTs Mode Unganged
When I switch to manual mode as if I were going to make changes, some defaults appear in the manual column. I have made note of them for you. Currently the values in both SPD & Auto columns are as follows
DDR3 Timing Items auto
CAS# Latency 9
RAS to CAS R/W Delay 9
ROW Precharge Time 9
Min RAS Active Time 24
1T/2T Command Timing -- Defaults to T2 in manual mode
TwTr Command Delay 5T
TrFc0 for Dimm1 110ns
TrFc2 for Dimm2 -- Defaults to 90ns in manual mode
TrFc1 for Dimm3 110ns
TrFc3 for Dimm4 -- Defaults to 90ns in manual mode
Write Recovery Time 10T
Precharge Time 5T
Row Cycle Time 33T
RAS to RAS Delay 4T
If possible perhaps you could copy and paste this list as a template and make the needed changes so I can go down the list one by one in my Bios and be certain I am not making any mistakes. I am embarassed to say I have owned about 10 PCs over the past 15 years and never once went into Bios before this, my first build.
Thank You in advance for your time and hopefully your patience in getting me straight with the new timings.
On a side note if anyone browsing my post for info about thier own tech problems has some knowledge about Windows Experience and would like to post a reply or send me an email my system rates as follows
Processor 7.3
Memory 7.5 Go G.Skill - Not the right timings but still the best score on my new build
Graphics 6.4
Gaming Graphics 6.4
Primary Hard Disk 5.9
I guess I am pretty satisfied with these scores but a friend advised that this Sata 3.0GB/sec drive was one of the better hard drives I could get without spending serious cash on a solidstate drive. Can that 5.9 possibly be uped by making a change or two in some settings somewhere in my PC or possibly because it is a sata drive and I have not installed the sata drivers since I have no raid set up and everything seems to be working fine. Could moving it to a different sata port help or possibly a newer Bios update? Was just wondering if My friends advise on a hard drive might have been a little off.
nick73drago@yahoo.com
The system build went very smoothly and everything has been working very well. I have not had a single issue thus far however I have read several posts in several forums saying this memory will run more stable in a 8-8-8-21 timing at 1.6v
Should I manualy correct the timing although I have not had any issues, and if so, could you please help me to make the changes? Please keep in mind that I have never done so before and clear descriptions of where to put what values would be appreciated. Could you also make sure to look over all my other current values to check for any other issues your experience may be able to detect that I certainly would not.
Current system specs and Bios Values
Windows 7 64bit Operating System
Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition 3.21 w/no OC
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Gigabyte motherboard
EVGA Geforce GTX260 VGA w/no OC
G.Skill 4GB (2X2GB) memory kit F3-10666CL89-4GBHK
Corsair HX750W Modular Power Supply
Wester Digital 640GB Caviar Black 7200 RPM Sata 3.0GB/sec Hard Drive
LG 22x Lightscribe DVD Burner
Zulman 9700 Copper CPU cooler
CPU Clock Ratio 3200mhz
CPU Northbridge Frequency auto 2000mhz
CPU Frequency 200
Normal CPU VCore 1.3500v
Cpu Host Clock auto
PCI-E Clock auto
HT Link Width auto
HT Link Frequency auto
Set Memory Clock auto
Memory Clock x6.66 1333mhz
DCTs Mode Unganged
When I switch to manual mode as if I were going to make changes, some defaults appear in the manual column. I have made note of them for you. Currently the values in both SPD & Auto columns are as follows
DDR3 Timing Items auto
CAS# Latency 9
RAS to CAS R/W Delay 9
ROW Precharge Time 9
Min RAS Active Time 24
1T/2T Command Timing -- Defaults to T2 in manual mode
TwTr Command Delay 5T
TrFc0 for Dimm1 110ns
TrFc2 for Dimm2 -- Defaults to 90ns in manual mode
TrFc1 for Dimm3 110ns
TrFc3 for Dimm4 -- Defaults to 90ns in manual mode
Write Recovery Time 10T
Precharge Time 5T
Row Cycle Time 33T
RAS to RAS Delay 4T
If possible perhaps you could copy and paste this list as a template and make the needed changes so I can go down the list one by one in my Bios and be certain I am not making any mistakes. I am embarassed to say I have owned about 10 PCs over the past 15 years and never once went into Bios before this, my first build.
Thank You in advance for your time and hopefully your patience in getting me straight with the new timings.
On a side note if anyone browsing my post for info about thier own tech problems has some knowledge about Windows Experience and would like to post a reply or send me an email my system rates as follows
Processor 7.3
Memory 7.5 Go G.Skill - Not the right timings but still the best score on my new build
Graphics 6.4
Gaming Graphics 6.4
Primary Hard Disk 5.9
I guess I am pretty satisfied with these scores but a friend advised that this Sata 3.0GB/sec drive was one of the better hard drives I could get without spending serious cash on a solidstate drive. Can that 5.9 possibly be uped by making a change or two in some settings somewhere in my PC or possibly because it is a sata drive and I have not installed the sata drivers since I have no raid set up and everything seems to be working fine. Could moving it to a different sata port help or possibly a newer Bios update? Was just wondering if My friends advise on a hard drive might have been a little off.
nick73drago@yahoo.com
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