New memory configuration.

CaBogaert

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Aug 30, 2014
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My mobo is an A785GM-AD3 from ECS.

I just ordered the G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL, and after reading a lot of review, it seems like I need to do something in the bios with some "xms" in order to run at 1600mhz.

I have checked my bios options and I don't see the XMS tool, maybe the mobo is old or something?

I will be able to run it at 1600mhz? If so, please, how?

This is a memory upgrade, still have 4gb ddr3 at 1333. Do you recommend to use just the new pair or all together? How is better?


Thanks a lot for your time.
 
Solution
Referring to your mobo manual: Read the page 39 on the manual. You will see DRAM Frequency. Select the Manual setting and use 1600MHz as the DRAM Frequency. That would do it.