setting memory timings in bios

jcgross

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my memory 4-4-4-12 & 2.2volts accorging to my ddr2 800mhz, shouldnt my DDR Memory Frequency in Bios be set to manual and the DDR Memory Frequency set to 800mhz?
 
Hey folks,

It would mean so much if someone could help me insure my bios settings are accurate here is the info of my rig below, Im really trying to learn and need solid advice, please no overclocking advice at this point...
OS: Win XP Pro SP2 64 Bit
Board: MSI K9A Platinum Crossfire ATI 3200 Chipset
RAM: 4GIG Patriot Extreme DDR2 800MHz
CPU: AMD Athlon 6400+ 64x2 3.2 GHz
Hard drives: (2) WD Caviar 250 GB
Graphics cards: (2) 3870 512mb “Sapphire” Running Crossfire
PSU: Antec TruePower Quattro 850 watt
Burners: (2) Sony/Nec 7170A
Chassis Gigabyte 3D Aurora Tower
Sound Card: Creative labs X-Fi SoundBlaster Xtreme Gamer
Keyboard: Saitek Eclipse
Mouse: Logitek Mx518
SENNHEISER PC161 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Headset
 
Yes you have to adjust the BIoS memory setting to manual and adjust the voltage setting of the DRAM to the manufacturers recommened setting.

Since you have installed a soundcard...you must also disable the onboard HD Audio Azalia device.