Computer Freezes and only recognizes 1333 for my RAM

Argal · Dec 30, 2013

I have a new PC here are the specs
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth 990FX r2.0
Proc: AMD FX6300
GPU: R9 280x
RAM: G.Skill F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB (2x8)
SSD + HD
Seasonic 850w Bronze

my problem is my computer randomly hangs and my bios only shows that my RAM is 1333Mhgz which my RAM speed should be 1600. any tips before I try to return my computer to the store

C12Friedman · Dec 31, 2013

Here's what your motherboard manual has to say about that (page 3-9)
"Memory Frequency[Auto]
Allows you to set memory operating frequency.
Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz]" with the warning below
"Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting"

You may be able to bump your memory voltage a slight bit to get it stable

Argal · Dec 31, 2013

C12Friedman :

I changed it to 9-9-9 and 2T as set to the RAMs manufacturer and changed to 1600mghz but it still sometimes freezes. I still dont know where to put the 24 in 9-9-9-24 sorry this is the first time I'ved build a pc using ddr 3 pc1600. How much voltage should i add? 1.55v or 1.6v is that in the ram voltage, sorry this is the first time i am experiencing changing bios set up

Tradesman1 · Dec 31, 2013

Make sure you have the latest BIOS, then look in the dvanced/tweaker section of the BIOS for DOCP or EOCP or XMP these are the DRAM profiling options AMD uses primarily - if there (any of them) enable it and select 1600, if problems continue raise DRAM voltage + 0.05 and CPU/NB voltage (MC (memory controller)) up + 0.075

Argal · Dec 31, 2013

Ok will try to log into bios now thanks i hope this works =)

There are no docp xmb options on my board. I am now regreting on buying an asus board =(

I have taken pictures of my bios but dont know where to upload it

Tradesman1 · Dec 31, 2013

Can images to one of the free imaging posting sites then put a link here to it

C12Friedman · Dec 31, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ivYSZhGldc at :22 into this vid, it shows the ram voltage area where you would make your changes, the DRAM voltage is where you want to be - very small increases, the minimum it'll let you, work your way up until you're stable.
Also, push down firmly on the non-locking side of each of your ram modules - I've seen more than once where all the fingers didn't get fully inserted

Argal · Dec 31, 2013

here are the 18 Pics found the DOCP by the way what is the red thing in the voltage is that an error? Thank you so much for your patience guys I just started to read about all of this last monday when i got my new pc and wondered why it hangs freezes and shuts down

Album link: http://imageshack.us/g/1/10476421/

Tradesman1 · Dec 31, 2013

DRAM voltage shows 1.5 try it to 1.55, NB voltage is at 1.113 take it to 1.2

Argal · Dec 31, 2013

sir my system now is starting to stabilize and I can feel its adjustments thanks to all of u guys if tomorow my pc wont boot I would change the DRAM voltage and NB voltage

Tradesman1 · Dec 31, 2013

Keep us updated

Argal · Jan 1, 2014

*update

I left my computer overnight and when I woke up this morning it froze. does it mean that there is a hardware failure or theres something else thats making my computer unstable. I'm guessing that it freezes when the OS tries to enter powersaving mode or sleep mode/hibernate

Tradesman1 · Jan 1, 2014

Let's take NB voltage up to 1.25

Argal · Jan 1, 2014

should I try to remove offset mode and change it to manual mode? I am also getting this +VDDA voltage 2.292v warning from Asus Suit II

Tradesman1 · Jan 1, 2014

Argal · Jan 4, 2014

lol I changed my board to an Asrock 990FX Extreme9 pluged it and it worked like a charm thanks for all the answers Tradesman1

Tradesman1 · Jan 4, 2014

After all my hard work

Been sweating bullets trying to figure what's going on

Seriously, glad to hear all is well, now you can have some fun!

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