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I was wondering if there is anyway to tell if my dual channel board is running in dual channel mode. I have a shuttle mn31n motherboard. Any help on figuring this out is much appreciated. I was told as long as I have 1gig RAM, 512 set in the 1st and 3rd slot it will be in dual channel. Not that I doubt it. But I would like to see it stated somewhere on the computer. Thanks again, Mark
What are you afriad of---it's only a computer.
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If it's running in dual channel, it will be displayed on your screen at POST.
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Not sure what you mean at POST. I see the screen that shows total memory then the next screen before logon goes by so fast I can't read what is there. Mqark
What are you afriad of---it's only a computer.
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Use the PAUSE key :-)
Some people are like Slinkies™, not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...
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You can use a program like CPU-z it will tell you if your memory is running in single or dual channels.
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Thx for CPU-Z info. That is a nice little tool. Under the memory tab where it says channels the word dual is in the box. So I guess I'm running in dual channel mode. Thx Mark
What are you afriad of---it's only a computer.
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Ok here is a question.... I feel really stupid asking this but it is nice to get our of the way.
I have 512 MB of PC3200, and a 2500+ Proc. Now since my proc runs at a FSB of 266 and my ram is at 400, have I essentially crippled it? Or can I push the proc to 400 FSB? I'm not that worried either way, but if I can have the proc at 400 then I can simply lower the multiplier to keep it stable.
Now for the Dual Channel question. When I upgrade my RAM a year or so from now... and have it in dual channel, then I have the ram at 800 MHz right? What then? I am merely creating a bottleneck at the Proc aren't I? Or is the additional bandwidth helpful for DMA channels and the like?
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