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GGA1759
06-09-06, 11:46 PM
Just built a new system with this board. Bios is 0606.
I am using PNY Vertigo DDR2-800 2x512Mb for a total of 1 gig.
When system boots up says that the ram is 1024 but single channel and it's recognizing it as PC2-4300.
What do I have to change in the BIOS for it be recognized properly?

It recognizes my CPU, P Dual Core 950, just fine.

Thanks.
crimedog
06-10-06, 02:05 AM
it tells you what "pc" speed it's at based on what it's set at, not what it's rated at. you would want to change the divider to ddr:800 to get it at it's rated speed. this would set your divider at 1:2.
GGA1759
06-10-06, 03:27 PM
Ok found the spot in the BIOS that configures the ram at PC-6400, but it still says that it is single channel.
There is nothing in the book, that I have found about making it dual channel. Does anyone have experience with this board that can enlighten me?

Thanks.
GGA1759
06-10-06, 04:25 PM
Oops, nevermind. Been a while since I built a system. Didnt realize that Dual Channel meant that all 4 slots had to be filled. Now just need to order another set of chips.....
Thanks for your help CrimeDog.
RangerXLT8
06-10-06, 11:24 PM
Oops, nevermind. Been a while since I built a system. Didnt realize that Dual Channel meant that all 4 slots had to be filled. Now just need to order another set of chips.....
Thanks for your help CrimeDog.
STOP!
In order to run dual channel you must have a stick in slot 1 and 3. These are the yellow slots on your board. Slot 2 & 4 also work in dual channel. There is no need to order more memory!
GGA1759
06-11-06, 12:16 PM
Thanks Ranger, I realize that now. I already had plans to add another gig to my new rig for a total of 2 gigs of ram. Either way it works out in the end.

Thanks for the information.
UglyChild
06-12-06, 07:42 PM
Thanks Ranger, I realize that now. I already had plans to add another gig to my new rig for a total of 2 gigs of ram. Either way it works out in the end.

Thanks for the information.


STOP!

With 2 sticks of RAM you can OC much higher then with 4 sticks of RAM. Return 2 sticks that you have now or sell it, and get 2 sticks that are 1gig each.