memory voltages

biskit022 · 07-22-2009, 08:52 AM

I have an Intel DP45SG Motherboard, and I initially bought the wrong ram for the board, since it is set at 1.5v default. I could not get the system to boot up, so after talking to Intel, they suggested that I try 1.5v ram, so I bought some and it started right up. You can go into the BIOS & reset the voltage for the memory slots to 1.6v, but I am curious if I can use the 1.5v in the secondary slots. Intel says no, but I was wondering if anyone had been successful trying something like this.

Thanks

**ctal** · 07-22-2009, 09:19 AM

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If I understand the question correctly, you are asking if you can run both the 1.6V-rated memory and the 1.5V-rated memory at the same time, with the memory voltage set to 1.6 volts.

I'd imagine that typically that would be ok, but I would first check with the manufacturer of the 1.5V memory to confirm that 1.6V would be safe for it. If so, give it a try, and if the system boots ok in that configuration run Memtest86+ for a few hours to verify its performance. Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Regards,
-- al

07-22-2009, 08:52 AM	#1
biskit022 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	memory voltages I have an Intel DP45SG Motherboard, and I initially bought the wrong ram for the board, since it is set at 1.5v default. I could not get the system to boot up, so after talking to Intel, they suggested that I try 1.5v ram, so I bought some and it started right up. You can go into the BIOS & reset the voltage for the memory slots to 1.6v, but I am curious if I can use the 1.5v in the secondary slots. Intel says no, but I was wondering if anyone had been successful trying something like this. Thanks
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07-22-2009, 09:19 AM	#2
ctal Eschews Obfuscation Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,903	Re: memory voltages to ABXZone! If I understand the question correctly, you are asking if you can run both the 1.6V-rated memory and the 1.5V-rated memory at the same time, with the memory voltage set to 1.6 volts. I'd imagine that typically that would be ok, but I would first check with the manufacturer of the 1.5V memory to confirm that 1.6V would be safe for it. If so, give it a try, and if the system boots ok in that configuration run Memtest86+ for a few hours to verify its performance. Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool Regards, -- al __________________ "I didn't say I didn't say it. I said that I didn't say that I said it. I want to make that very clear." -- George Romney, in 1968, while campaigning for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
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