Intel 865PERL bios settings for Mushkin pc3200 lvl 1 (2-3-2)

[CorCentral]

Trying to figure out why a certain game (Guild Wars) keeps crashing and I'm covering all the bases. This may or may not be the cause. Just want to make sure.

Mushkin pc3200 Black lvl 1 2x512 (2-3-2)
Bios version P12
Intel 865PERL (Memory at auto settings)
Is having the auto settings ok for this MB or do I have to manually set?

Here's what the default settings are currently.
SDRam Freq. (AUTO)
CPC Override (AUTO)
SDRamTiming Control (AUTO)
SDRam Ras Act. to Pre (6)
Cas# Latency (2.0)
Ras to Cas Delay (3)
Ras Precharge (2)


I read that for 865/875 boards, you may have to change some settings. Got this from Mushkins site.....

Why is my PC3200 or PC3500 unstable?
Check that your memory latency times are set properly for your product, you may have to manually configure these timings. Check our BIOS settings page for more info. Try increasing your DDR voltage. JEDEC Spec is 2.6V for PC3200 but Mushkin supports voltages up to 2.8V for our low latency high frequency memory. If you have an 865 or 875 based motherboard try disabling MAT and or PAT and disable "Legacy USB Support". On AMD based systems make sure you are using at least a 350watt, high-quality power supply. Also make sure that the DRAM ratio is set properly for your CPU. 266Mhz core CPUs should run at a 4:6 ratio, 333MHz core CPUs should run at a 5:6 ratio and only 400MHz core CPUs are guaranteed at 1:1. CPU modifications, unlocked multipliers and water cooling do not effect our guarantee. Try going to our support page and check out our troubleshooting tips and other support resources.

 

[RalfHutter]

First you should check your memory stability buy running the low-level memory testing app called Memtest86. This will show you if your problem resides in your memory or not.

Having had experience with Mushkin Level 1 (and Level 2) memory on the Intel 865 and 875 boards, I'd suspect you might end up needed to manually set your timings at 2-3-3-6 for best stability.The Intel boards put out right around 2.6V Vdimm and are not adjustable. This is right on the borderline of the Vdimm that these sticks like too see, but with an Intel board (until the later revs of the 875 board) the Vdimm is nonadjustable so you're stuck with 2.6V, even if the RAM needs a bit more for full stability.

If you are still unstable at 2-3-3-6 (via Memtest86), I'd suggest calling Mushkin tech support for some help. They have a toll-free number that's answered M-F. You can find the number and hours of operation listed on their site.