ga-g41m-combo with DDR3 1600 RAM only at 1066 MHz should be 1333 MHz

johnsdagg · « **on:** June 13, 2011, 05:58:56 pm »

ga-g41m-combo mobo with DDR3 1600 RAM should be able to go at 1333 MHz but actual is only 1066 MHz.

hardware:

ga-g41m-combo rev 1.4 F3 BIOS
intel core 2 quad Q9400 2.667 GHz (333 MHz FSB)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

see screenshots.

RAM is on the Gigabyte approved RAM list for 1333 MHz on this mobo:
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3505&dl=1#memory%20support%20list

RAM SPD indicates 1333 MHz but actual is 1066 MHz (see 1st screenshot).
in the BIOS i see that there are two appropriate SYSTEM MEMORY MULTIPLIER choices, 2.4B and 3.2B but 3.2B only gets me to 1066 MHz.

why isn't there a 4.0B SYSTEM MEMORY MULTIPLIER choice? if there were, RAM would be at 1333 MHz.

please advise.

thanks,
JSD

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:30:40 pm »

Hi

Sorry for the delay in answering but have been a bit busy.

The 1066Mhz is the standard spec for this board when manufactured and that is why there is no extra multiplier to take it up to 1333. You may well find that a newer BIOS will have changed that and allow an overclock. Try checking to see what is available and also try running CPU-Z and look under the SPD tab to see what the speeds are.

johnsdagg · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2011, 09:09:34 pm »

thanks mantis,

you and others actually answered this question for me on another thread:
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4169.0.html

thanks again,
john d.

Aussie Allan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2011, 02:00:10 pm »

A BIT BUSY !............. 6 MONTHS

Aussie Allan

... How is the sequel to "Gone With The Wind" coming along anyway?

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2011, 03:40:07 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Allan on June 16, 2011, 02:00:10 pm

A BIT BUSY !............. 6 MONTHS

Aussie Allan ... How is the sequel to "Gone With The Wind" coming along anyway?

What are you on Allan? I make it a couple of days!!!

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Aussie Allan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2011, 04:56:46 pm »

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thanks mantis,

you and others actually answered this question for me on another thread:
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4169.0.html

Tongue in cheek DM,Tongue in cheek.........I was referring to this one (Above)........possibly a bit too crytic, Sorry mate!..... It did read funny though!

Aussie Allan

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2011, 05:37:02 pm »

Ok then, I just thought the whacky baccie was working well and your grasp of the time/space continuum was getting a bit chilled

Aussie Allan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:18:23 pm »

DM

whacky baccie.....Now that takes me backy a bit!..........Hell batman, I think it would kill me the stuff you have over here!...... But a nice thought all the same, ... Although I don,t want to intrude on your personal NHS medicinal supply...Tee Hee!

While your here, I PM'd runn3R this morning with some recommendations as to the 25,000 ... I reckon we will be there mid to late Aug, ... not much time really. I also asked as to the winner of the last promo..... have you been active or still in brain storm mode.

AA

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:39:36 pm »

Yes, I never heard any more about who was the winner of that last competition.

Aussie Allan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:07:48 pm »

Quote from: Dark Mantis on June 16, 2011, 07:39:36 pm

Yes, I never heard any more about who was the winner of that last competition.

Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnd!

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:44:20 pm »

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Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnd!

Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnd! what? Did you get an answer from runn3R ?

Aussie Allan · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:39:06 pm »

Ooooh ! just wondering If you put any ideas forward as yet for promo 25,000..... ? or should I PM you ?

I think Runn3R is just too busy, me hiding under the bed last week was the second time I've heard from him Period!.... that and the wrap over the knuckles a ways back.....anyway lets talk, ... I think we only have 6 to 8 weeks before the figure is reached and sorry for my exceptionally dry sense of humour these last two days......hope you took it as lightly as it was intended!..... I do try and see the funny side of life, not like you can just drop everything and go walkabout for a month over here.

Aussie Allan

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:43:42 pm »

Yes no problem to discuss the competition idea. PM me.

No I like a bit of humour as do many of the others on the forum. Sometimes when we get going it can get a bit mad, but all good fun!