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Is there a test out there to test the speed of my chipset?

Cal, this is for after I fix the BIOS because the new BIOS is supposed to run 4 chips at 400. The previous BIOS would only run 4 chips at 333.

So I want to know if there is a way to test the chips to make sure they are running at 400 instead of 333?

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jamietoner

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abpowell

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I have both. Never noticed they did that thanks.

abpowell

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Ok, I ran both......didn't see it. My chips are supposed to run at 400 with a CL of 2

Here is a link to the chip specs
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145575

Here are test results: What am I missing?. Where should I look?

Everest:
[ DIMM1: Corsair CMX1024-3200C2 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Corsair CMX1024-3200C2
Serial Number None
Module Size 1024 MB (2 ranks, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC3200 (200 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh

Memory Timings:
@ 200 MHz 3.0-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)

Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Not Supported
Precharge All Not Supported
Write1/Read Burst Not Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported

Memory Module Manufacturer:
Company Name Corsair Memory, Inc.
Product Information http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/products.html

[ DIMM2: Corsair CMX1024-3200C2 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Corsair CMX1024-3200C2
Serial Number None
Module Size 1024 MB (2 ranks, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC3200 (200 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh

Memory Timings:
@ 200 MHz 3.0-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)

Belarc:
Operating System             System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)             MSI MS-7220 100
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a             Main Circuit Board b
2.40 gigahertz AMD Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache             Board: MSI MS-7220 100
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080013 06/06/2006
Drives             Memory Modules c,d
620.10 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
428.94 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

LITE-ON DVDRW SHM-165H6S [CD-ROM drive]
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

ST3120023A [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 3KA11DVW, rev 3.33, SMART Status: Healthy
ST325082 3A USB Device [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 2
WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 1, s/n WD-WCANK3228075, rev 02.01C03, SMART Status: Healthy             2048 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM0' has 1024 MB (serial number SerNum0)
Slot 'DIMM1' has 1024 MB
Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM3' is Empty

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Gary Case

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Gary Case

... on the left panel in Everest, expand the Motherboard section; then click on Motherboard under that to see the details I mentioned above.

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Gary Case

willcomp's likely correct about running at 333MHz, as we discussed in a previous question. The article that indicated there was a BIOS revision that modified that behavior referred to a Beta BIOS version that is not the same as the v1.2 AMI BIOS he just updated to (abpowell -- are you aware of that??). The article said that BIOS allowed 4 modules to run at 400MHz => interesting that they can do that, as the waveform on the memory bus is pretty distorted with that many loads (but if it works, it works).

abpowell => There IS a link to the beta BIOS in the article. If you want to flash to that BIOS you'll have to do it with a DOS boot floppy, as I don't believe the LiveUpdate program will show it as an option. If you're going to do that, be CAREFUL !! As I've noted before, flashing isn't particularly danagerous, but it does have to be done right. It's best to use a floppy that was either pre-formatted, or that was formatted with Windows 98. SOME systems will fail a flash if you do it with a floppy that was formatted with Windows 2000 or XP. ... or you can just wait until LiveUpdate shows the newer BIOS as an available update.

Gary Case

... downloaded the beta BIOS and took a look. There's a batch file that executes the correct command for you. So all you'd need to do is create a Windows 98 boot floppy; copy the BIOS files to it; and then execute the 7220.bat command (just type "7220"). If you decide you want to do this, the BIOS can be downloaded here (this is just copied from the article): http://216.158.218.35/edoc/bios_uploads/7220v30A.zip

abpowell

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I am aware of the link. I actually have the zip file downloaded but have not flashed it. I'll probably wait until it is available on Live Update. As for the Speed. Remember, I took out two of the modules. Yes these are double sided but MSI says two double sided chips should run at 400. I really wanted to see what it was running at to see to decide if I want to go ahead and flash the "beta" now supposedly official BIOS V3

Gary Case

Yes, I knew you removed two of the modules -- wasn't sure if you'd put them back in or not.
I'm sure it's running at 400MHz if you only have two installed, but it won't hurt to confirm with Everest.

... are you comfortable with flashing your BIOS now? ... now that you know it did indeed work perfectly; you simply needed to check/reset the appropriate settings => which I suspect you won't forget :-)

willcomp

I was referring to only 2 modules installed and throttling down to 333MHz. From what I've seen, it's fairly common with Corsair dual rank Value Select RAM. Suspect most people just don't realize it. He has the higher quality Corsair Extreme and may be OK. Will be interesting to see.

Gary Case

It will be interesting to see if the system is throttling back with only 2 modules (I suspect not, but you never know).

willcomp

Error correction: Passed out some partially correct info in an earlier question. All Seagate SATA drives I've seen do have an S in model number. WD drives have an S (newer JS, KS and YS series) or a D (JD series and Raptors). Don't know why I forgot the D as many JD series drives as there are floating around. Still, if it's WD and has an S, it is an SATA drive.

Gary Case

"... partially correct info ..." ==> is that slang for WRONG ?? :-)

... just kidding => glad you corrected it. ... and here I am with two Raptors in my systems and didn't even pick up on the error (haven't memorized the model #'s of my drives).

willcomp

Well, I was trying to weasel out of it ;-)

Raptors have a fairly lengthy model number, but I can't plead length on 800JD or 1200JD and I've seen a bunch of those.

abpowell

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I guess the 402 is what I should be looking at since they are dual sided?

Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type AMD Hammer
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock 1000 MHz

Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type Dual DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
Real Clock 201 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 402 MHz
Bandwidth 6433 MB/s

willcomp

You're running at 400 MHz. 200MHz bus and Double Data Rate (DDR) for an effective memory speed of 400MHz.

Looks good with 2 sticks installed.