Memory being detected incorectly

[shavermcspud]

Hi all,
Just upgraded my memory have
4 PC5300 ddr2 1 gig sticks.
asus p5ld2 se mainboard
c2d e8650 3Ghz
Geforce 8800GTX
latest bios
the post screen only shows memory as 3200 not 5300 its not running a
1:1 ratio, ive no idea whats going on, this must be affecting my performance in some way any ideas,

 

[tlmck]

Try resetting your BIOS. Instructions should be in the MB manual.

 

[shavermcspud]

have done that, did that when i installed the new memory and cpu.

 

[zenmaster]

If your CPU is actually running at 3.0Ghz, don't worry about it.
Your RAM is not running that slow. If it was, it would down-clock your CPU quite a bit. (It would be running @ about 1.8ghz)

Most likey it's a display anomaly.
DDR2-800=PC2-6400.
Likely it's not doubling the value for it being DDR2.

 

[shavermcspud]

i understand that, but even cpu-z reports the memory incorectly.
i leave it as be, im never satisfied until i know im running top notch