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Memory Latency
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18. March 2006 @ 18:03 |
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Hi..
I've been having a bit of problem with my memory. keep getting bsod saying something about memory dump. i assume there is something wrong with my memory or either that my motherboard doesn't like it.
when playing World of Warcraft, during the session of playing it, it seems to freeze up at anytime causing me to alt-tab or ctrl-alt-del and ending the game.
i friend said i need to configure my memory latency but i dont know how to..
RAM: Corsiar 1gb TwinX Pro
Motherboard: DFI Lanparty Ultra D
Please please please help me on this one..
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19. March 2006 @ 02:10 |
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Sounds more like a dodgy driver to me.
The memory dump is a normal process after the bsod.
You need to update your video drivers if possible, if that does not cure it look at your install, maybe you didn't do the install correctly (anti-virus etc...) running whilst doing it.
It could also be another program interfering with the drivers when your playing the game.
Check drivers.
Check DirectX.
Check and possibly remove other apps.
remove and re-install apps/drivers.
Check your memory with memtest86, chances are that unless you have already altered the memory timings, then the spid would have automatically had guaranteed settings set in it.
If there is a problem, check bios release notes and see if there is an issue with that memory on that MB with your bios, if so update it if available.
http://www.memtest.org/#downiso
Download - Pre-Compiled package for Floppy (DOS - Win)
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19. March 2006 @ 07:55 |
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okay.. i just loaded the memtest onto the floppy disk and it had begining to do something.
It's making the loading sound and there are codes running down the screen like this:
BX:3A00
AX:0210
AX:4104
it just scrolls down and it's not stopping
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The_OGS
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19. March 2006 @ 11:28 |
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The memory dump is a normal process after the bsod
Yes! It is your Windows locking up, which may or may not be memory-related.
CPU-Z will help you see what's going on - it will tell what your memory is running at, and also what it is capable of running at (often not the same thing ;^)
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
Pretty nice rig. We will help get it solid,
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19. March 2006 @ 12:01 |
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MaSHi, latency settings for Corsair RAM is very important. You can't let your BIOS automatically determine the settings. Go to Corsair's site, and get the latency settings that they recommend for your RAM.
Then, in the BIOS, you have to find where you can change your settings. You will also need to set your DDR reference voltage to 2.65 volts.
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19. March 2006 @ 12:25 |
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Thanks for the help guys.
I've downloaded CPUz what THE_OGS told me and the latency is:
Frequency: 200.9MHZ
FSB:DRAM: CPU/14
CAS# Latency: 2.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 3 clocks
RAS# Precharge: 2 clocks
Cycle Time (Tras): 5 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (Trc): 12clocks
DRAM idle Timer: 256 clocks
i think my memory suppose to be 2-2-2-5
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19. March 2006 @ 13:11 |
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All that shows is that your timings are set slightly slacker than they could be, that won't be a problem.
You are looking in the wrong area for your problem with the memory.
I would expect that if the mem timings were wrong, the board would either not post, or you would get problems when doing general operations, not just playing your game.
Try running superpi and see if that passes, it will show if you have setup problem on the cpu/memory, chances are it will run fine.
Then start to look at the drivers (chipset) (graphics) (audio) in that order, then look at a reload of the software if that fails.
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19. March 2006 @ 14:23 |
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well.. i tried extracting superpi onto my floppy but i keep getting writing error on head51 something like it.
i went to the official corsiar website and looked on forums.. i found a user with the name mobo and memory. i think he has the same problem but i wasn't sure so i tried changing the voltage chipset to 1.6 and memory to 2.8
i also went to cpu-z ad it says DDR200 when my memory is capable of doing 400.
The SPD table is 2-2-2-5
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19. March 2006 @ 23:25 |
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Firstly you don't need to run superpi from a floppy, it will sit in a folder on the hdd and run form there.
Secondly you seem to have problem writing to floppies as you couldn't write memtest either, maybe look at your floppy drive or disks.
Next you have ddr memory double data rate double is x2 (200x2=400)
If you found the corsair web site, then you should be able to find their overview to memory, it looks as though you need to take time to read this.
I don't want to be rude, but you seriously need to take time and read up on the technology that you are trying to use, as yet again, you have gone down the memory route even though it has been pointed out again that it is unlikely to be your problem.
You are in danger of cooking things if yoy start adjusting voltages without knowing what you are doing, and as you are not even trying to stress the memory, there is no need to start upping the voltage.
Hope you get it sorted, but I'm not going to pretend to be parrot and keep repeating myself.
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20. March 2006 @ 00:46 |
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i've managed to run memtest86, it was in my bios setting.
First run took 30mins with 1 pass and 256 errors
Second run took 3hr:18min with 7 pass and 0 errors (after i changed it to 2-2-2-5)
the CAS on the first run was 2-3-2-5 then i went into bios and changed it to 2-2-2-5
dont know if it will do any good but it sure looks good with no errors.
The voltage increased automatically to 2.6 but i changed it to 2.8 just to be sure it's working properly.
Been thinking it through and i think 2.8 is a bit to much and might burn my memory so i'm just going to leave it as 2.6
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The_OGS
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20. March 2006 @ 04:18 |
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Did you forget to look at the very important page within CPU-Z that reports the contents of your memory's SPD?
That is the whole point - you look at what your memory is capable of, and compare it with how it is set.
Is your Corsair 2-2-2-5? Will often run okay @ that speed anyway...
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You can't let your BIOS automatically determine the settings
This has not been my experience.
Corsair SPD will put up those fast timings automatically (other lesser memory will require manual intervention).
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1gb DDR400 CorsiaXL Pro
RAM: Corsiar 1gb TwinX Pro
Hmmm... you have yet to get it right :^(
I agree with BigDK - slow down, be careful (you are working with expensive components!)
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20. March 2006 @ 10:07 |
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managed to get winXP working correctly with no problems at the moment..
Before i changed my memory latency i was getting bsod and error conflictions lol.
All sorted now.. i havent tried the game yet but i assume the game needs reinstalling.
Again.. thanks for your help guys, i appreciate it. If i was able to give you feedback like ebay does, i be sure to give you guys 10/10 star rating :)
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20. March 2006 @ 12:47 |
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Well I wouldn't hold your breath, let us know the results of the WOW run before we jump to conclusions. Maybe I can suggest the idea of feedback? Who knows lol.
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20. March 2006 @ 23:16 |
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will do.
I can alt-tab out of wow which i couldn't do before.
I had to wait like literally 20seconds for it to minimize but now i can alt-tab like oil on hands with 1 second delay :)
I did have 1 bsod last night when i was trying to shutdown my pc then it restarted again. shutdown again and it works.. strange?
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21. March 2006 @ 00:30 |
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20 seconds down to 1? Sounds a bit extreme...
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21. March 2006 @ 02:21 |
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:)
the 20seconds was on win2000 before i configured my memory :)
01second with WinXP after i configured memory :)
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