Running RAM at correct speed.

[mdy_18]

Hi, I just built a new computer and i bought the ASUS Sabertoothx58 and Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600. For some reason, when I booted up the first time, i noticed that my MOBO was detecting my RAM to be running at 1066. I dont know how to Overclock, and I dont wanna mess anything up. How do I get my RAM to run at 1600 safely, and Without actually OC`ing? I figured since my RAM was supposed to be running at 1600 and my MOBO supports it (without OC`ing) it wouldnt actually be OC`ing. Any help?


Here are my Specs.

ASUS Sabertoothx58
I7-950 3.06ghz
6gb Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600 (running at 1066)
EVGA GTX 460
TX950w Corsair PSU
HAF932 Full Tower Case
500gb WD 7200rpm

 

[Emerald]

1066 is the mobo's safe setting.

you will have to go into the BIOS and manually enter the correct timing settings

 

[mdy_18]

Well, i know theres the Ai Tweaker setting, if i set it to X.M.P It auto sets it to 1600 and sets the Voltages and stuff..but i just didnt know if that was safe.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

Yes, modern RAM will be set to correct settings if you enable XMP in the BIOS.