Memory errors possibly caused by incorrect BIOS settings

[rbretherton]

I built my PC from components about nine months ago. I had problems initially with the computer being erratic and unstable before realising the BIOS wasn't set up correctly for the CPU. I thought I had corrected the settings and everything seemed fine.

I'm again getting the same kind of errors I did when the BIOS was wrong. Thinking about, I don't think it's ever been right, but I've blamed the smaller less frequent problems I've had on other things.

I've just done a memory test using the memtester command in Linux and I get failures all over the place. Again, I think this is probably due to incorrect set up.

I've listed my relevant PC components and all my BIOS settings below and would be very grateful if someone could give me some advice as to whether the settings are correct or suggest any other causes of the problem that I might have missed.

INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q9650 3.00GHZ
ASUS P5QL/EPU INTEL P43 (SOCKET
CORSAIR TWIN2X 4GB DDR2 (2X2048M

Ai Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner MANUAL
FSB Frequency 333
PCIE Frequency Auto
DRAM Frequency DDR2-1066MHz
Memory Over voltage Auto
NB OverVoltage Auto
CPU VTT 1.3V
SB 1.5V Voltage Auto
CPU Vcore offset Auto
Phase Operating Control Auto


Advanced
CPU Configuration
Reports

Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9650 @ 3.00GHz
Frequency 3.00Ghz
FSB Speed 1333MHz
Cache L1 128 KB
Cache L2 12288 KB
Ratio Status Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09)
Ratio Actual Value 9
CPUID 1067A

Settings
CPU Ratio Setting 09.0
C1E Support Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech Enabled
CPU TM funcation Enabled
Execute-Disable Bit Capability Enabled


Power
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature 34.5C/94F
MB Temperature 27C/80.5F
Fan info...
VCORE Voltage 1.136V
3.3V Voltage 3.328V
5V Voltage 5.043V
12V Voltage 12.302V


Thanks in advance for everyone's help,


Rich

 

[isarodriguez]

Initially Make BIOS settings Default and if still there is problems there might be a error in your memory. Try someone memory on your board and vice-versa. Good luck.

 

[Dwarfer]

change DRAM from 'Auto' to rated voltage described on the ram module.

Good luck!