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Old 02-27-2003, 05:05 PM   #1
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Question Memory timing

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If I set my memory timings too low and my system locks up will I be able to re-boot and get back into the bios to change settings back again to the way they were?

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Old 02-27-2003, 05:12 PM   #2
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You'll probably have to clear the CMOS with either the Clear CMOS jumper or by removing the motherboard battery for a few minutes. Unplug the system from the wall outlet before you do this.

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Old 02-27-2003, 06:31 PM   #3
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Thanks Cricket

I am rumming stable with Corsair CL2 set on

CAS Latency 2
RAS to CAS Delay 2
RAS Precharge Time 2
RAS Active Time 6

That last one I thought might be worth dropping down to 5
What do you think regarding RAS Active Time and real world performance boost?
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Old 02-27-2003, 07:58 PM   #4
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Sorry, I don't play around with my memory timings and don't fiddle and tweak my systems much, so I have no idea what would happen if you tried that.

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Old 02-28-2003, 11:40 AM   #5
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Thanks again for your replys.
I concider myself forewarned about pushing memory timings around. I have been fortunate thus far, and will leave them as they are now.

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