Noob needing help with memory settings...

[SkullSmack]

I'm looking for some help with the memory timing settings in the bios. Some of the settings I have figured out, but others I can't find much, if any information on.

What I have purchased:

MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI

CORSAIR XMS 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200)


I realize that I won't get the absolute fastest performance with the selected ram. But 2 gigs min is required for the work side of the rig. Some slight over clocking would be nice, but first I want to make sure I get at least the stated performance for the ram. From what I have read about motherboards, the default (or auto) settings do not always provide the best performance.

I have read the manual and looked around at various help files. I've even experimented with some of the settings in the bios. I'm just glad there is a button for resetting the bios.

Thanks for any help.

 

[theMan]

just set the latency to 2.5-3-3-6. that means CAS=2.5 TRC=3 TRP=3 TRAS=6

you should be able to find these in your bios. also, make sure that 2t command rate is disabled, or that 1t is enabled.

 

[SkullSmack]

theman,

Thanks for the quick reply. However, those are the few settings I do know. It's the other memory settings that are confusing me. I guess there are too many options. lol

When I go from "auto" to manual and try and set these timings, the computer will not boot or even let me back into the bios. That's why I think that I need to set some of the other settings as well. Am I wrong?

Thanks.