[Solved] Ddr2 pc2-8500 confusion

I bought this ddr2 pc2-8500 a month ago. i ran cpu-z and states that i have a ddr2 6400. how do i find what i actually have? or is there something in the bios i need to change.. the sticks i took out was a ddr2 6400.

i had ddr2 6400 800and replaced them with ddr2 8500 1066. the cpuid programs show i have the 6400 and not the 8500 i have in the computer.
after i made that post i did some research. (i have never been into this part of my computer yet.) the document for the ddr2 8500 stated the ya need to have a am2+ socket for the ddr2 8500 1066. i knew i had a am2. the cpuid say i have the am2+. i can not verify that. i didnt get that info from asus site.

i have asus m3a78-emh hdmi mobo. amd phen 9500 quad. both were installed by the shop i purchased the from so i lack the knowledge in this area and memory installation. atm the memory sticks are in the same colored slots.
if you need any other info let me know plz. thank you for your reply.

DDR2-1066 is simply DDR2-800 that is capable of being overclocked to 1066 speeds.

Do research before you buy components so you understand what you are buying.

any help here?

gnilaeh,

The info in CPUz is not correct but represents the max speed your SPD is reporting - based upon the settings in your BIOS. Get the BIOS to recognize the 1066 and CPUz will report it as such.

The first thing you need to change in your BIOS is the voltage for the DRAM. Your native voltage is 1.8V - raise that to 2.0V or 2.1V. This alone may make your memory come up as 1066.

Once you've done that and tried it, go back into the BIOS and set either the RAM speed directly, or the multiplier for RAM speed. Turn off the "auto" setting for the RAM and manually set it. Settings that weren't showing previously at 1.8V may now be available to you.

Once you get this memory working, you may want to try using all 4 modules. If you do so, it will all be set as 800. That's not bad, since the speed you gain from the extra RAM will more than make up the the slower speed. And many would argue that the RAM running at 800 with lower timings is faster anyway.

Will both pairs work together? Have to test and see. Make sure the pairs are in their own color slots. Both new ones in one color, both old in the other color slots.