Memory not working at rated speed

[david_12]

hi everybody
i have gotten 2 4gb rated at 1600 mhz modules (not in a kit) and they are in dual channel mode. But my BIOS says that they are operating at 1333 mhz. How can I get the modules to their rated speed?

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

Enable the XMP profile or set the timings and speed manually. 1333 is just what the board defaults to.

 

[david_12]

Enable the XMP profile or set the timings and speed manually. 1333 is just what the board defaults to.

my board and processor both support 1600 mhz ram though

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

I know, but it will default to 1333. Just enable the XMP profile or set it up manually.

 

[jaquith]

Though I don't disagree with what's stated above that only pertains to Intel CPU's and if your CPU can properly support DDR3-1600.

Q - What CPU?
Q - What MOBO?

 

[david_12]

Though I don't disagree with what's stated above that only pertains to Intel CPU's and if your CPU can properly support DDR3-1600.

Q - What CPU?
Q - What MOBO?

cpu- i7 3770K
MOBo- shuttle z77

 

[jaquith]

Use XMP and Profile 1.

In CPU-z it'll show-up as 'DRAM Frequency = 800MHz' but DDR3 = Double Data Rate revision 3 or 800MHz*2 relative to BCLK.

 

[david_12]

Best answer selected by DAVID_12.

 

[nikorr]

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