No custom options for graphics settings are available on your system's motherboard menu.
No custom options for graphics settings are available on your system's motherboard menu.
Hey! I bought RAM for my computer and wanted to change the timing, but I can't find the settings to do that. I don't think the BIOS has a feature to change this. So what should I try right now? It's running on American Megatrends version 02.61 (https://prnt.sc/svz9py). I tried updating it, but I downloaded a folder with a .1M file from my PC's maker, and the program needs a .ROM file instead. I'm not sure if this update will help me unlock OC settings. My motherboard is an Acer G43T-AM V.2. I bought two sticks of 1GB DDR2 RAM at 800MHz (I have 6GB total, all are 800MHz). Now it says in Windows that the speed is 667MHz, and CPU-Z says 333MHz (just to help you understand what's happening here).
This specific motherboard cannot be made faster because it came from an old Acer Aspire tower computer. Those computers had a BIOS that was set to stay at its original speed and won't let you change it. Also, things like HP or Dell motherboards come with factory presets that are just meant for running normally out of the box, not for being pushed beyond their limits.
try putting two drives, one gigabyte and another two gigabyte, in the same drive bay. Then boot up your computer after that. If everything runs fine on both drives, you can do it again with the other channel. Make sure to check CPU-Z for SPD and memory tab settings. Verify that the RAM uses the same JEDEC standards, speed, voltage levels, etc., across all channels.
Here is how to read these settings: First, check the Advanced BIOS Features link for basic system options. Next, look at the Advanced Chipset Features page for more detailed hardware info. Then, review the Frequency/Voltage Control tab to see if your power needs change things. If that doesn't help, just visit those pages one by one and see what you can find there.
Your BIOS settings won't be stuck, and they're free to change if you want.
Can I switch this RAM's speed to 800MHz just by adjusting settings in the BIOS, or do I need to physically unlock something else? 😅