PC3200 recognized as PC2500 ???????
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:52 pm
Lately I had some boot problems with my PC. I changed PSU and updated BIOS. After resolving (at least it seems for the moment) by changing option AI overclocking [AUTO] into [STANDARD] in the Bios settings my pc didn't show any boot problems anymore but it seems my PC performance is not exactly as it was before. Maybe it's just my impression but because of that I would like if somebody could take a look at some of my bios settings and maybe can give me some suggestions of what is wrong or what could be better. But it has to be clear that I don't intend to overclock my PC. I just want a good performance of my PC. I have used program Everest to get some information of my PC. For example I found it strange that somewhere (northbridge information) it's "speaking" of DDR-SDRAM PC2500 memory type and somewhere else PC3200 (and I'm almost sure that the memory type is PC3200).
Maybe someone could also take a look at my FSB, Memory Bus & Chipset Bus Properties (speed, clock etc...)
Before maybe somebody answers.....you have to know that I'm not an EXPERT at all about HARDWARE material, BIOS SETTINGS, memory modules etc etc....
Underneath some PC information (I hope someone can have some suggestions for me):
General Information :
NorthBridge : VIA K8T800 Pro
NorthBridge : AMD K8 Bridge
SouthBridge : VT8237 PCI to ISA Bridge
NorthBridge Information :
Architecture : HUB
Manufacturer : VIA (ASUSTeK Computer Inc)
Revision : 00
NorthBridge Information :
Architecture : HUB
Manufacturer : AMD
Revision : 00
HTT Frequency : 200.3 MHz
Memory Frequency (max.) : 200 MHz
Memory Information :
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC2500
Frequency : 157.3 MHz
FSB/RAM Multiplier : CPU/14x
Supported Channels : Dual
Activated Channels : Dual
ECC Diagnostic : No
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) : 11 clocks
DRAM Idle Timer : 16 clocks
APIC Information :
Version : 0.03
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler enabled : Yes
Device Capabilities :
Latency Timer : 64 clocks
I/O Access : No
Memory Access : Yes
Bus Master Capable : Yes
Special Cycle Recognition : No
Memory Write & Invalidate : No
VGA Palette Snoop : No
Parity Error Response : No
Cycle Wait : No
System Error Line : Yes
Fast Back-to-Back : No
Detects Parity Errors : No
User Defined Format : No
PCI 66Mhz Bus Support : Yes
New Capability List : Yes
PCI Support : AGP
PCI Support : Power Management Interface
PCI Support : Hyper-Transport
PCI Support : Hyper-Transport
General Information :
DIMM0 (RAS 0, RAS 1) : 512 (Double Bank)
DIMM1 (RAS 2, RAS 3) : 512 (Double Bank)
Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM0) :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM1) :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM () :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM () :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Memory Controller Information :
Memory Controller : ECC, SIMM, DIMM, SDRAM
Number of connectors : 2
Max. Module Size : 1024 MB
Max. Memory Size : 2048 MB
Supported Speed : 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Voltages : 2.9v
Error Detection Method : 64-bit ECC
Error Correction Capability : Unspecified
Current/Supported Interleave : 1-way/1-way
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Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 63-1702-000001-00101111-111405-K8T800P$A0036001_BIOS DATE: 11/14/05 10:31:52 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus A8V Deluxe
Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type AMD Hammer
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock 1000 MHz
Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type Dual DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
DRAM:FSB Ratio CPU/14
Real Clock 157 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 315 MHz
Bandwidth 5035 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties
Bus Type VIA V-Link
Bus Width 8-bit
Real Clock 67 MHz (ODR)
Effective Clock 533 MHz
Bandwidth 533 MB/s
Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1 Socket 939
Expansion Slots 5 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 4 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394
Form Factor ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 300 mm
Motherboard Chipset K8T800Pro
Extra Features Asus Intelligence, JumperFree, Q-Fan 2, Stepless Freq Selection, Ultra-ATA/133, SATA, RAID
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Field Value
CPU Properties
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E3
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3500+
CPUID Revision 00020FF0h
CPU Speed
CPU Clock 2202.9 MHz (original: 2200 MHz)
CPU Multiplier 11.0x
CPU FSB 200.3 MHz (original: 200 MHz)
Memory Bus 157.3 MHz
DRAM:FSB Ratio CPU/14
CPU Cache
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 63-1702-000001-00101111-111405-K8T800P$A0036001_BIOS DATE: 11/14/05 10:31:52 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus A8V Deluxe (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 DDR DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Chipset Properties
Motherboard Chipset VIA K8T800Pro, AMD Hammer
Memory Timings 2.5-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 2T
SPD Memory Modules
DIMM1 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM3 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM4 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
BIOS Properties
System BIOS Date 11/14/05
Video BIOS Date 05/09/16
DMI BIOS Version 1017.002
Graphics Processor Properties
Video Adapter Sapphire Radeon 9250
GPU Code Name RV280 (AGP 8x 1002 / 5960, Rev 01)
GPU Clock 241 MHz (original: 240 MHz)
Memory Clock 200 MHz (original: 200 MHz)
Maybe someone could also take a look at my FSB, Memory Bus & Chipset Bus Properties (speed, clock etc...)
Before maybe somebody answers.....you have to know that I'm not an EXPERT at all about HARDWARE material, BIOS SETTINGS, memory modules etc etc....
Underneath some PC information (I hope someone can have some suggestions for me):
General Information :
NorthBridge : VIA K8T800 Pro
NorthBridge : AMD K8 Bridge
SouthBridge : VT8237 PCI to ISA Bridge
NorthBridge Information :
Architecture : HUB
Manufacturer : VIA (ASUSTeK Computer Inc)
Revision : 00
NorthBridge Information :
Architecture : HUB
Manufacturer : AMD
Revision : 00
HTT Frequency : 200.3 MHz
Memory Frequency (max.) : 200 MHz
Memory Information :
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC2500
Frequency : 157.3 MHz
FSB/RAM Multiplier : CPU/14x
Supported Channels : Dual
Activated Channels : Dual
ECC Diagnostic : No
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) : 11 clocks
DRAM Idle Timer : 16 clocks
APIC Information :
Version : 0.03
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler enabled : Yes
Device Capabilities :
Latency Timer : 64 clocks
I/O Access : No
Memory Access : Yes
Bus Master Capable : Yes
Special Cycle Recognition : No
Memory Write & Invalidate : No
VGA Palette Snoop : No
Parity Error Response : No
Cycle Wait : No
System Error Line : Yes
Fast Back-to-Back : No
Detects Parity Errors : No
User Defined Format : No
PCI 66Mhz Bus Support : Yes
New Capability List : Yes
PCI Support : AGP
PCI Support : Power Management Interface
PCI Support : Hyper-Transport
PCI Support : Hyper-Transport
General Information :
DIMM0 (RAS 0, RAS 1) : 512 (Double Bank)
DIMM1 (RAS 2, RAS 3) : 512 (Double Bank)
Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM0) :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM1) :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM () :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Information SPD EEPROM () :
Manufacturer : Unspecified
Part Number : Unspecified
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR-SDRAM PC3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
Size : 512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module EPP : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
Manufacture : Week 255 of 2155
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 2.5 clocks @200 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 8 clocks @200 MHz
Memory Controller Information :
Memory Controller : ECC, SIMM, DIMM, SDRAM
Number of connectors : 2
Max. Module Size : 1024 MB
Max. Memory Size : 2048 MB
Supported Speed : 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Voltages : 2.9v
Error Detection Method : 64-bit ECC
Error Correction Capability : Unspecified
Current/Supported Interleave : 1-way/1-way
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Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 63-1702-000001-00101111-111405-K8T800P$A0036001_BIOS DATE: 11/14/05 10:31:52 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus A8V Deluxe
Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type AMD Hammer
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock 1000 MHz
Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type Dual DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
DRAM:FSB Ratio CPU/14
Real Clock 157 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 315 MHz
Bandwidth 5035 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties
Bus Type VIA V-Link
Bus Width 8-bit
Real Clock 67 MHz (ODR)
Effective Clock 533 MHz
Bandwidth 533 MB/s
Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1 Socket 939
Expansion Slots 5 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 4 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394
Form Factor ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 300 mm
Motherboard Chipset K8T800Pro
Extra Features Asus Intelligence, JumperFree, Q-Fan 2, Stepless Freq Selection, Ultra-ATA/133, SATA, RAID
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Field Value
CPU Properties
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E3
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3500+
CPUID Revision 00020FF0h
CPU Speed
CPU Clock 2202.9 MHz (original: 2200 MHz)
CPU Multiplier 11.0x
CPU FSB 200.3 MHz (original: 200 MHz)
Memory Bus 157.3 MHz
DRAM:FSB Ratio CPU/14
CPU Cache
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 63-1702-000001-00101111-111405-K8T800P$A0036001_BIOS DATE: 11/14/05 10:31:52 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus A8V Deluxe (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 DDR DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Chipset Properties
Motherboard Chipset VIA K8T800Pro, AMD Hammer
Memory Timings 2.5-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 2T
SPD Memory Modules
DIMM1 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM3 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM4 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.5-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
BIOS Properties
System BIOS Date 11/14/05
Video BIOS Date 05/09/16
DMI BIOS Version 1017.002
Graphics Processor Properties
Video Adapter Sapphire Radeon 9250
GPU Code Name RV280 (AGP 8x 1002 / 5960, Rev 01)
GPU Clock 241 MHz (original: 240 MHz)
Memory Clock 200 MHz (original: 200 MHz)