OCZ DDR3 1333 4gbkit PC3-10666 Reaper on MSI x48c platinum

Hi to all,
i have recently bought this pc and having some problems with it.
here is the specs:
-msi x48c platinum (bios v.7.4beta previous 7.3)
-intel core 2 q9550
-2x2gb OCZ DDR3 1333  PC3-10666 Reaper
-ati radeon4850 512mb
-seagate 500gb hdd
the problem is that the mobo show me only 1067mhz for the memory instead of 1333mhz
and i have to reset the bios each time i want to turn on my pc otherwise it just wont boot up it crashes and try to boot again but with no luck.
i flashed the mobo with the 7.4 beta bios version but that didnt change a thing...
if any one has any solution that will be great.
Cheers .

Quote from: ironbird on 07-January-09, 23:26:25
hey Remus
do you have any other suggestions ?
any thing that might work is welcome 
OCZ are well known for their messed up SPD settings and "factory overclocked" memory modules.
On the other hand, ELPIDA is a great chip maker:
Presuming your modules are using ELPIDA chips (OCZ is using Micron and ELPIDA chips mostly),
I don't know if you were lucky (DDR3-1333G) or not (DDR3-1066E).
Both chips can perform DDR3-1066 CAS6.
In any case, first of all you should try to set up the FSB/DRAM ratio in order to make them run at 1200-1266 MHz,
set the timings to 7-7-7-20 and the voltage to 1.75-1.80V
Take care: do not believe what OCZ states.
Any DDR3 voltage above 1.8V is very dangerous for the health of your memory modules and mainboard!
Also keep in mind: in many cases a damaged memory module comes with collateral damage (northbridge).
Obviously, OCZ is not going to pay for your damaged mainboard.
good luck

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