Major Mushkin Basic PC3200 Timing Issues

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nicoritschel

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Hey! I just bought some pc3200 mushkin basic ram and I am running it at 2.5-4-4-4-11. I don't think those timings work well, though. I know pretty much nothing about memory timings. My ram refuses to run at anything other than 100MHZ. Yes, I made sure the memory ratio was 1:1. I don't think I have the timings set right. Would you please help me? Thank You!

-Nico Ritschel

 

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Not sure what stick you have-

found this -

http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushk...300b045102740c0a801020626/Product/View/990992

recom timings 2-3-3 @ 400MHz

and this-

http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushk...300b045102740c0a801020626/Product/View/991366

recom timings 3-3-3 @400 mhz

I'd try 2-3-3-7
2-3-3-11
3-3-3-7
3-3-3-11

Run SiSandra memory bandwith module in order to determine which timing give the most bandwith.

Advertised ratings for your memory is the place to start, using 7 or 11 with the DFI/NForce 2 chipset.

 

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I have this
http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushk...300b045102740c0a801020626/Product/View/991085
It is advertised as 2-3-2 but I got errors in memtest86 so I run it at 2-3-3-7 or overclocked at 2.5-3-3-8 or 3-4-4-8.

 

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that link doesn't show what memory you have- increasing the vdmm (memory voltage) might help- it should be set to the recommended voltage first- then increase it a little at a time. Be forwarned though doing this might damage the memory-

 

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is this your memory?

http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushk...0012baade2741c0a80102067c/Product/View/991085

if so, id put the vdmm right to 2.8v, the recommended max and at recommended timings. Notice the Question mark after 2.8v? That usually means going past that is feasable. Mushkin probably already have done so and are hinting at overclocking abilities.

 

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How much did you pay for the memory? It's like 140 for a gig at newegg.

 

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I have this ram. Go to the link below for pictures of settings in the bios. Everyone is giving me four timings, but there are five places to put settings. How should I adjust all the settings?

Go here for pictures!

 

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Sorry for being extremely impatient, but I really need urgent help with this. Thank You!

 

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it is starting to look like you may need to be getting advice from the DFI Gurus- I have a Abit mobo and am not familiar with some of those bios settings- Newegg doesn't have a product link (which is rare)- I just wish we had the correct mushkin page. If you can write down what the model no. ect from the dimm and the package we can probably get a good ID on it and find out what the mem is rated for.

I'm gonna look at the Bios pics again and see what I can figure out-

Hang in there, this is the joy of building your own!

 

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one other thing- how do you have that mobile set up?

multi =
fsb=
vcore=

If that isn't set right it might mimmick a memory problem.

 

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My multiplier is at 18, my FSB is at 100, as the ram will currently not go any higher. My vcore is at 1.75, and the memory ratio is at 1:1.

 

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Igot this tech Info from the Mushkin site-

Phone - (Helpful tips before you call)
(800) 569-1868
(303) 534-5306 (local)

I google searched for your mushkin 991093 and could't find any timings info. just 2.-4-4

 

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The model number is 991093.

 

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looking at your bios screen I'd try setting T(RAS) to 7 and see how it goes- then 11.

Also, what is the memory voltage (Vdmm) set to- it should at least be set to 2.6v

 

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you ought to be able to 200X12 all day, even with cheap memory. 18 X 100 is going the wrong way.

I'm going to download the DFI manual and see what I can see...

 

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try setting memory timing to optimal, then 200X12

 

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I have it running at 2.9. I have also tried optimal. I will try changing the T(RAS) tomorrow.

 

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Nope, those didn't work.

 

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Does anyone have a solution? I need to get my ram working correctly so I can play HL2 on x-mas on my system because I can't wait to use my new 6800 OC! Thanks everybody for your replies so far.