Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 & corsair CML16GX3M4A1600C9 on 1333

[schub84]

Hello all,

I bought a new MB with the mentioned memory and fx 6100 processor.
The Mb has the new 2nd version bios however the memory runs on 1333MHZ.
When I try to raise the memory to 1600Mhz after restert the system says the configuration isn't stable because of overclocking. I have to set all to default.

Can I expect a new bios version what will fix this issue or is there a workaround?
Thank you!:)
Schub84

[autotech]

Have you made sure to set timings and voltages to spec of ram. CPU-Z is a free download and can help to set timings. Make sure voltages are right DDR3 goes from 1.5 to 1.8 volts depending on what kit you have. I went and looked up your kit they are rated at 1.5 so should work. I also read some reviews on them and a few reported that they couldnt get them to run above 1333. I'd say if you bump voltages up a tad and they still dont run at 1600 id RMA them and hopefully the new ones will.

[Vezina]

Yes ,you should try higher voltage for the RAM as autotech said ,but you should also run some Memtest even at 1333 Mhz to make sure that none of the modules is  bad.
Try with only one stick at a time ,see what happens and if they work each at 1600 Mhz test them with Memtest for some hours .

Also try the other 2 RAM DIMMS/slots ,sometimes the ones that are away from the CPU socket tend to play better at higher speeds.

And you should take into account that the RAM may not be AMD compatible ,at rated speed, for some reason.
Try a different manufacturer.
I ve had some Corsair RAM over time and i was never able to use them at the rated speeds on AMD systems though they should of worked(DDR 2 rated at 1066 only worked at 800Mhz , DDR 3 1600Mhz only worked properly at 1333Mhz (no Memtest errors though).

[schub84]

Thank you for the answers!

I ran the memory test(1333)-ok.
Now after some modification it runs on 1600Mhz.
This memory use 1.5v, which is the default in the bios. I set the multiplier 6.00->8.00 and timing 9 9 9 24.
I will see what happens:)

[autotech]

That is the correct voltage and timings for your ram so there shouldnt be a problem. If you have BSOD or bluescreens then make sure you ram is running in unganged mode. Welcome to the forum and glad you got it sorted.