Bios settings to prevent crashes

[jongo_32]

Hi all,

Here is the scenario. Brand new computer. gradually it is crashing more often. I'm reading that it may be the bios memory timings need to be addressed manually.
Chipset

I'm reading some info about recalculating the timing however I don't fully get it yet. I'm also unsure how to save the bios initially in order to make changes that I can revert back too. I would rather contact the person who built it.

From CPU-Z, this is what the application is reporting:
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Northbridge Intel DMI Host Bridge rev. 11
Southbridge Intel H55 rev. 06
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Size 4096 MBytes
Channels Dual
Memory Frequency 668.4 MHz (2:10)
CAS# latency (CL) 9.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 9
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 9
Cycle Time (tRAS) 24
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 74
Command Rate (CR) 1T
Uncore Frequency 2138.7 MHz

Memory SPD
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DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR3
Module format UDIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Kingston (7F98000000000000)
Size 2048 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC3-10700 (667 MHz)
Part number 99U5458-002.A00LF
Serial number 793BEC17
Manufacturing date Week 34/Year 10
Number of banks 8
Nominal Voltage 1.50 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 6.0-6-6-17-23 @ 457 MHz
JEDEC #2 7.0-7-7-20-27 @ 533 MHz
JEDEC #3 8.0-8-8-22-30 @ 609 MHz
JEDEC #4 9.0-9-9-25-34 @ 685 MHz

DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x52
Memory type DDR3
Module format UDIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Kingston (7F98000000000000)
Size 2048 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC3-10700 (667 MHz)
Part number 99U5458-002.A00LF
Serial number 783BC817
Manufacturing date Week 34/Year 10
Number of banks 8
Nominal Voltage 1.50 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 6.0-6-6-17-23 @ 457 MHz
JEDEC #2 7.0-7-7-20-27 @ 533 MHz
JEDEC #3 8.0-8-8-22-30 @ 609 MHz
JEDEC #4 9.0-9-9-25-34 @ 685 MHz

 

[mosox]

For saving your profiles read this, it depends on your BIOS
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/255435-12-save-profile-gigabyte-965p
Make sure you set the RAM voltage to the one specified by the memory manufacturer first what brand a model do you have?

 

[jongo_32]

Spoiler

I am running kingston ddr3 1333 2 2GB sticks.

The system crashes and freezing are less now. I used an MSI live update thinking it installed new drivers. It did not. So, I updated the bios amongst other settings. duh!!!

MSI has a graphical "Control Center" they call it. All the DRAM timings and OCgenie settings are ready to go much like adjusting it in a control panel. Voltage and everything. I'm tempted not to mess with it.

The system isn't sluggish so if it works best not mess with it too much. I set up a ready boost flash drive and most applications are running at the level of no complaints.

If there is an article about RAM timings anyone would recommend please send my way. I'm confused about the calculations for timing and voltage. Thinking of pressing the OCgenie and going with some preset overclocking to see if it resolves some issues. But no matter what everyone says about how great OCgenie is , it isn't under warranty so, I'm hesitant to mess with it.

Again, thanks for the info.