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    Memory running at lower frequency than expected

    I bought 4 months ago, Kit Dual Channel DDR2, 2 x 1 GB PC2-8500 Dominator, Corsair supposed therefore turned to 533 MHz (or 1066 MHz DDR2).

    My Motherboard: ASUS M3A32-MVP DELUXE

    The problem is that my memory is not running but at these frequencies to 400MHz (or 800MHz DDR2) equivalent to the PC-6400!

    Attached photos of my config with CPU-Z

    Is this a config problem or just a magnifying glass around! have I been fooled?

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    Re: Memory running at lower frequency than expected

    What CPU is installed on the motherboard - and there supports the DDR 1066?

    If yes, go to the settings in the BIOS (possibly an Update). Also may be by resetting the BIOS, after Update, must work.

    I think that the memory works with the CPU and in some cases, it may not be possible to operate at their normal speed.

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    Re: Memory running at lower frequency than expected

    I have a problem similar to yours. It was because of this: Just to avoid that motherboard can not change the ram voltage is found with an unstable system, is that spd in the values as stable 1.8V

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    Re: Memory running at lower frequency than expected

    I have an Athlon 64 X2 6000+. It handles well 1066 MHz!

    I have read that at present only the Phenom has come to turn the basic RAM 1066 MHz

    I say still a question, in CPU-Z SPD tab

    In the table of timings, he spoke of JEDEC # 1 JEDEC and EPP # 2 # 1, with corresponding timings ...

    What is this? what it means is that my ram is compatible with the standard EPP? What happened in EPP? should I do manipulations in bios to set timings for 533 MHz 5-5-5-15 (2.1V)?

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    Re: Memory running at lower frequency than expected

    So a little info. Amending in the BIOS like this:
    (G) MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] in [400 MHz]

    System Memory Multiplier [Auto]

    DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] in [Manual]
    x CAS Latency Time 5 4
    tRCD 5 x 4
    TRP in 5 x 4
    tRAS 15 x 12 in

    DRAM Voltage 1.800V to 2.000V
    My frequency was not changed, it stayed on 667 MHz. The rate should be chosen according to the FSB of your CPU. Can you change your BIOS or the ratio multiplier of RAM?

    If so you will have to do so.

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