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    Memory in Single Channel?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JWest, May 6, 2010.

  1. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I noticed in my BIOS that it says my memory is in single channel mode, but I have 2x2GB sticks (4GB). I didn't install it myself, I just got the config when I ordered the laptop. CPU-Z won't show me what channel my RAM is in for some reason. So... am I reading the BIOS wrong or is my memory not in dual-channel for some reason?
     
    JWest, May 6, 2010
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  2. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    I presume your using the latest version of CPUz ?

    what does the SPD report indicate for the 2 slots ?
     
    dave-p, May 6, 2010
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  3. Dellienware

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    well if you confirmed that it is dual channel with your eyes, then update the bios
     
    Dellienware, May 6, 2010
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  4. inap

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    its a bios glitch, that report single channel. newest bios still has the glitch.
     
    inap, May 6, 2010
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  5. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    Does yours say the same thing? (and yes, I have the latest bios ;))
     
    JWest, May 6, 2010
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    yes, everyone with the M15x has it. i was hoping A05 would fix it, but sadly it didn't.
     
    inap, May 6, 2010
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    Mr Pras Hardware and systems

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    As long as it runs in dual channel it doesn't matter what the bios says I guess.

    14GB/s and 36ns latency is f-ing great!!
     
    Mr Pras, May 7, 2010
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