Changing memory timing on Vostro 1500

Hey Guys,

I recently replaced my 2GB 667MHz (5-5-5-18) memory with 4GB 800MHz memory....I knew my laptop will only run the 4GB at 667MHz but i was hopping to get tighter timings.

The 4GB RAM is:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory (Model #: OCZ2M8004GK)

Timings: (according to CPU-Z 1.45)
800--> 5-5-5-18
667--> 4-5-5-15
533--> 3-4-4-12

Is there a way to change the memory timing to 4-5-5-15 instead of the current 5-5-5-15....I know the change is neglegable but i want to do it if it is possible

Specs:
Dell Vostro 1500
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz
4GB RAM
8600M GT 256MB
Intel 965PM chipset
Latest BIOS installed (A06)
WinXP Professional SP3


Thanks guys.

 

common guys, no one had to deal with this before?

 

This sounds like a question I would ask.

I would like help in this area also.

Does ANYONE have any answers to this question?

 

Try this soft. I didn´t try it, so use at your own risk...

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=92190

 

My ram is ddr2 667 4-4-4-12 stock, why not just buy 2x2gb of this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231154

I got a 2gb and 1gb and Im loving it, def a noticiable snappiness compared to the old 2gb at 5-5-5-15.

 

hey,
i guess it would be too late for me to buy the G-Skill memory.

but anyway, did your vostro automatically set the timings to 4-4-4-12 or did you have to configure something.

i'm puzzeled why my vostro didn't configure the memory according to the the timing programed in the SPD.

what BIOS revision are you using. mine is A06

Thanks

 

Laptop BIOS are not very smart...that is why you cannot manually reprogram it, and why it isn't exactly following the RAM's timings.

 

Ya Greg,I guess you are right. I'm coming from a long Desktop background, and i guess i was assuming that laptops would give you the same freedom given by desktops!