Solved How to increase RAM speed in BIOS ?

[Niioxce]

Hey SevenForums veteran overclockers,

I'm a complete noob but willing to learn, i'm concerend about my ram speed and it's locked at 666 MHz (Or is it just because i'm idle?)and i currently do have 16GB 2400MHz. Is there anyway i can boost this? My bios is Republic of gamers own but it's based around asus.

So i'm asking this, can i boost my ram performance and are you willing to help a fellow computer enthusiast out?

Regards, Dennis



PC specs:
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number: Custom build
OS: Windows 7 ultimate 64-Bit
CPU: i5-4690k 3.5GHz
Motherboard: Republic of gamers Maximus vii ranger (asus)
Memory: Corsair V Pro 16GB DDR3 Red 2x240, 2400MHz
Graphics: Card Gigabyte 770 4GB
Hard Drives: Samsung SSD 850 Evo 250GB
Green HDD 1TB

 

[DMHolt57]

Change your computers power profile to High Performance,...you should see a difference...

 

[Niioxce]

Change your computers power profile to High Performance,...you should see a difference...

Exactly but then i get a bluescreen complaining about my hardware, i made a thread about that here, any clues?

http://www.sevenforums.com/bsod-hel...g-high-performance-bios-error-0x00000124.html

 

[Dude]

I would suggest lowering your OC some. Switch to a balanced profile and use turbo boost. Your specs are a little incomplete, are you using stock cooling? What PSU are you using?

 

[Niioxce]

My psu is Corsair CX750M, and i currently do have a stock cooling yes. I used to have cpu water cooling until i changed my hardware and it didnt fit anymore.

 

[AddRAM]

If your memory can run at 2400 MHz then you just change the memory frequency in the bios to 2400 MHz.

 

[Layback Bear]

Their is a good chance your system will not be able to run at 2400. It all depends on the luck of the cpu draw.

Memory Types DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V

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[AddRAM]

That`s just what Intel writes, it has to. They don`t go saying a cpu will run anything over 1600, or even 1866, they never have.

That way they are never responsible.

The motherboard manufacturers are the ones who tell you what memory speeds will run on a particular board.

Niioxce, could you please post an Asus link to your board.

I don`t come up with anything called Ranger.

http://www.asus.com/us/Search/?SearchKey=Maximus vii

 

[Niioxce]

That`s just what Intel writes, it has to. They don`t go saying a cpu will run anything over 1600, or even 1866, they never have.

That way they are never responsible.

The motherboard manufacturers are the ones who tell you what memory speeds will run on a particular board.

Niioxce, could you please post an Asus link to your board.

I don`t come up with anything called Ranger.

http://www.asus.com/us/Search/?SearchKey=Maximus vii

That's because Ranger only is available in eu. But here's one link: http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_RANGER/overview/

 

[ThrashZone]

I'm jealous you have onboard graphic's

 

[AddRAM]

I figured as much, ok 1st off your speed never changes just because the pc is idle, it will stay the same.

Did you try to change the frequency yet in the bios ? Did you enable XMP ? Corsair memory will have a profile or 2 setup already, you have to enable XMP to see them.

Also, you should sync all the cores of the CPU and have them turbo up to at least 4.2 GHz, it`s all done in the Bios.

Shot of 2400 MHz speed with CPU-z.

 

[AddRAM]

I'm jealous you have onboard graphic's

No you`re not, stop it :haha:

 

[Niioxce]

I figured as much, ok 1st off your speed never changes just because the pc is idle, it will stay the same.

Did you try to change the frequency yet in the bios ? Did you enable XMP ? Corsair memory will have a profile or 2 setup already, you have to enable XMP to see them.

Also, you should sync all the cores of the CPU and have them turbo up to at least 4.2 GHz, it`s all done in the Bios.

Shot of 2400 MHz speed with CPU-z.

I'll give it a shot as soon as i get to my pc and i will give you a report if i succeded ot failed thanks!

 

[Niioxce]

I figured as much, ok 1st off your speed never changes just because the pc is idle, it will stay the same.

Did you try to change the frequency yet in the bios ? Did you enable XMP ? Corsair memory will have a profile or 2 setup already, you have to enable XMP to see them.

Also, you should sync all the cores of the CPU and have them turbo up to at least 4.2 GHz, it`s all done in the Bios.

Shot of 2400 MHz speed with CPU-z.

I changed it to XMP Profile #1 and this is the results,

And can i increase it even further?

By the way, should i sync my cores to 4.2GHz even though my CPU only has 3.5GHz?

EDIT: I went to my bios and found something called "CPU Level Up" and there was a drop down box with options Auto, 4.600G, 4.400G and finally 4.200G so i asume the G is GHz? So i picked 4.200G as you said. (PS: The CPU Core Ratio was already on Sync All Cores, and Core Ratio Limit set on 42.) Is this looking good and do you approve??



And CPU-Z images:



Another Edit: While playing CSGO my monitor went black and restarted... any clues?

 

[AddRAM]

In your 2nd shot of the bios, change 42 to 40 and try again.

You have a K chip, which means it`s unlocked, stock it turbos up from 3.5 GHz to 3.9 GHz, but all cores don`t go up to 3.9 out of the box.

We are just making sure all cores do and we are just raising the stock core turbo speed to get more performance out of the chip.

I have no idea what CPU Level up does, that could be making your CPU run at a constant 4.2 Over Clock, we don`t want that.

Just change each of the core limits to 40

Also download and install Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor 2.6, it shows you what your cpu is running at, it should go up and down.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor 2.6 Download - TechSpot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOninr4ddg0

 

[Niioxce]

In your 2nd shot of the bios, change 42 to 40 and try again.

You have a K chip, which means it`s unlocked, stock it turbos up from 3.5 GHz to 3.9 GHz, but all cores don`t go up to 3.9 out of the box.

We are just making sure all cores do and we are just raising the stock core turbo speed to get more performance out of the chip.

I have no idea what CPU Level up does, that could be making your CPU run at a constant 4.2 Over Clock, we don`t want that.

Just change each of the core limits to 40

Also download and install Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor 2.6, it shows you what your cpu is running at, it should go up and down.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor 2.6 Download - TechSpot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOninr4ddg0

So core limit ratio is basically the overclock? So if i change that to 40 then it will run in 4000mhz which is ecual to 4GHz am i right? And i should change "sync all cores" to manual and just type in from core limit ratio #1 to #4 value 40 instead of 42?

 

[AddRAM]

You can leave sync all cores enabled, it saves time, just type 40 in the 1st box, when you hit enter all the rest should go to 40.

All cores should then Turbo up to 4.0 GHz when needed.

 

[Niioxce]

You can leave sync all cores enabled, it saves time, just type 40 in the 1st box, when you hit enter all the rest should go to 40.

All cores should then Turbo up to 4.0 GHz when needed.

Yep, done that it goes up and down from "Energy saving " to 4,0GHz with intel turbo boost so i think it's working, do i have to leave the intel turbo boost open or can i execute it?

 

[AddRAM]

You mean the Gadget, you can have it run with windows or not, it`s up to you.

I only put it up there when I`m benchmarking.

 

[Niioxce]

You mean the Gadget, you can have it run with windows or not, it`s up to you.

I only put it up there when I`m benchmarking.

Oh cool, then you solved all of my problems,

as i gift i'll +rep you!

Thanks alot AddRAM!

Regards, Niioxce