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How to change RAM frequency in BIOS???

  • so I have a little problem with my RAM...(as I asked in some previous questions...) I have 1gb ram with frequency 533 and 2 gb with 667.If I use the 2GB with 667 my computer isn't working(my monitor doesn't start"NO VIdeo Input").And some poeple answered me that I should change the RAM frequency in BIOS and it would work as 2 GB RAM just that with 533 frequency. SO the question is "HOW DO I CHANGE THAT???" DO I change it before or after I put the 667 ram?(It must be before,because if my monitor isn't working,I can't after..) AND how do I do that:I tried enter BIOS and it just showed me my settings 533 mHZ...but there was nothing changable... I'm a little confused..how can I do that??

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    You'd have to go into the BIOS and change the frequency for your RAM from auto to 533. If you bought a pre-manufactured computer (HP, Dell, etc.), there's a good chance that you can't do this adjustment because they usually lock away a lot of the BIOS setting for the motherboard. However, if you're lucky enough to be able to see this setting (or have a custom built PC), go right ahead and change it. Make sure that you're only changing the RAM frequency.

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into your BIOS interface-->ADVANCED CHIPSET-->DRAM CONFIGURATION if you want your RAM run as frequency 533, then your settings should be 133 or 266(depend on your BIOS)

Peng

One, you can't change the frequency of your ram in bios.. never heard of it, and I've been doing computers for 25 years. When you got your ram, you should have checked and made sure that it was compatible with your system, I would check, now, to make sure that that's the speed you're supposed to have, if not, talk to a local computer shop and see if you can exchange it for what you need.

chuckufarley2a

They are telling you the truth. The computer is going out, at startup, and reading the electronic attribute label of the 667 RAM, but it doesn't support 667 - so things don't work. The solution (possible) is to lock the ram speed down to 533 by going into your BIOS and changing the setting - the 667 RAM will run fine at 533... Now for your question on how to accomplish this, and it is "it depends on what BIOS you have" , there is no pat answer. You have to go into the BIOS and explore - it is possible your BIOS doesn't have a ram speed setting - since it is setup as permanent from the factory, with no visibility in the BIOS menu. The lack of this setting is very common on store bought computers, while aftermarket motherboards that are sold to DIY builders typically have this setting.

Rodger R

are you trying to do this on a dell,hp etc etc? if so you probably cant change anything.....the best thing to do, if you cant change the frequency, is to tighten up the timings.....once again thats if you have the option to do that.....change timings on the northbridge....set them to manufactures specs........scott

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