Unganged memory ??

I have two identical Kingston 4 gig DDR3 PC 10700 (667 MHz) modules in this PC. My BIOS is set to unganged, which is its default setting. I don't think thats whats causing your long boot. Is it a long POST or a long boot to windows? Are your RAM modules matched? I'd compare the timings for each module at what ever frequency they are running at. If they are not close that could be your problem. Easy way to tell is to remove one module and see if you boot up faster.

alphanumeric said:

glennc said:

essenbe said:

What you are showing is the memory in slot 1, there is the same info for each slot. The memory tab will tell you what speed your memory is running at and you want it to say Dual Chanel. If you have 2 different speeds of memory, the memory will run at the lowest speed installed. You are always better to have a matched set. But, it can be done with different sticks but is more likely to give problems.

Hello again,
So you are saying that the four columns with the 4 different specs and speeds all relate only to the slot 1 memory stick. I should check each slot and compare. The thing that threw me was it saying 266Mhz and 400Mhz. What is the speed that slot one's memory is running? I will check the rest. I don't understand all the data being presented {:-(!
Thanks again!!
Glenn

The 4 different columns show the timings that would be used if you ran that module at that speed/frequency. High end RAM run in an economy or low end motherboard could result in it being run at a lower frequency than its rated for. Mismatched RAM modules can cause it also. The SPD just tells the motherboard what timings to use at the lower frequency.

Thanks Sir,
I have been sidetracked into getting my added memory set up. But I will take time to read your explanations and hopefully absorb knowledge! Greatly appreciated!
Glenn

alphanumeric said:

I have two identical Kingston 4 gig DDR3 PC 10700 (667 MHz) modules in this PC. My BIOS is set to unganged, which is its default setting. I don't think thats whats causing your long boot. Is it a long POST or a long boot to windows? Are your RAM modules matched? I'd compare the timings for each module at what ever frequency they are running at. If they are not close that could be your problem. Easy way to tell is to remove one module and see if you boot up faster.

Hey,
I have to go back into the box as I set the memory in the slots incorrectly. I will do that and see if that helps. Do you suggest ganged or unganged????? Will let you know when and if I get back online.......................
Glenn

Going by what dwarf posted " for greater performance, as UnGanged (where each memory controller is responsible for a single channel ", I'd go with unganged.

alphanumeric said:

Going by what dwarf posted " for greater performance, as UnGanged (where each memory controller is responsible for a single channel ", I'd go with unganged.

Hello,
Well I sure wish I understood more, but I got lucky. I changed the chips to the proper order, rebooted and let it load optimized default, which was unganged BTW.
Not sure but the boot time might have quickened. But I did a system reassessement test and the processor went from pre-change 6.7 to post change 7.4. Memory went from 7.2 to 7.4, my onboard video score went from 3.6 to 4.1. All in all that seems like it did good. Still open for opinions and knowledgeable advice, but I am a happier camper!! Thanks to all that assisted! I checked the SPD and it showed 338.7 Mhz for ram speed, I guess that is what it is currently running.
Glenn

essenbe said:

In CPUz click on the memory tab. That will tell you what it is actually running.

Thank essenbe,
That page shows the speed at 334.9 MHz. Is that good??????
Glenn

334.9 doesn't sound right? Shouldn't it be something like 667 MHz?

alphanumeric said:

334.9 doesn't sound right? Shouldn't it be something like 667 MHz?

I haven't a clue, I know the memory speeds say 400 MHz. So I am just guessing.....
Glenn