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    memory multiplier and voltage

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bluejamesbond, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. bluejamesbond

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    intel tuning utility allows memory multiplier and voltage to be adjusted

    currently i am running 1600mhz ram but the memory speed in the intel utility states that it is running at only 1152 mhz...can i increase multiplier to get as close to 1600? do i need to put more voltage?
     
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    anyone willing to help?
     
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    I don't know anything about the proper use of XTU, but I get a similar result, except it shows my memory at 1067Mhz, using a 10.67 mem multiplier and 5-5-5-20 timing. I am actually using HyperX 1600 (9-9-9-27). Even if the XTU values are applied in or by the utility, it does not appear to change anything. CPU-Z still shows 1600Mhz and the 9-9-9-27 settings. I changed the memory settings in XTU to the proper settings with a 16x multiplier and the 9-9-9-27 timing, but they didn't hold through a reboot. I am using PnP memory, but I just set it to 1600 (instead of Auto) and XMP-2, so the XTU settings shouldn't have any effect. However, I would like to understand where those settings come from. If you find a source for information about memory settings and adjustments in XTU, please share it.
     
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    what is the XMP-2 profile?
     
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    XMP-2 is DDR3-1600 CL 9-9-9-27 @ 1.5v. (for Kingston HyperX 1600)
     
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    It is in the bios advanced options.
     
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    ahh i c...thank you guys :D
     
    bluejamesbond, Oct 17, 2011
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