PC133 memory configuration question

[Orby]

I posted this in the hardware forum, but thought perhaps this may be the proper place afterall. Please excuse the simplicity of my question, but I'm new to this.

I am replacing (not adding to) some PC100 memory. I ordered 128meg of Mushkin Hi Perf PC133 (cas 2). My motherboard is an EPOX 8KTA (and Thunderbird 800 processor) with an Award bios. I am not overclocking, so the bus speed is set at 100mhz. Do I need to make any bios changes to fully utilize the PC133 memory (and if so, what), or will the memory get autodetected?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Klosters]

When mixing PC-100 and PC-133, the memory bus is "ruled" by the slower Dimm(s). I'd set your Bios to "By SPD." This allows each Dimm to do its best.

 

[Orby]

I guess I wasn't clear. My intention will be to replace the current PC100 with the new PC133 memory (the old PC100 will go in a different machine). When it's all said and done there will be 128 meg of PC133 only. So under this situation, will the new memory require any bios settings/changes to enbale it to work propperly/fully?

 

[pete0045]

The kt133 chipset recognizes pc133 ram. There is a bios option to set ram speed, but it is set to auto by default. You should have no trouble. I would not expect to see much improvement in your system, but everything helps.

Pete

 

[Orby]

OK, Thnaks. So it sounds like the speed setting will be autodetected. Do I need to do anything for the CAS, or will that get detected too?

PS. I'm hoping it will at least give me a few percent improvement under some circumstances/applications. Every bit helps.