I have an old Samsung rf411 notebook and upgraded its memory from 6gb (1x2gb and 1x4gb) to 8gb (2x4gb). The new memories model are Corsair Value Select - CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11.
When the memories arrived, I realized that they have a different frequency from its original pack. My notebook supports only 1333mhz memories, and the new ones runs at 1600mhz. I've read some comments that this it's not going to be a problem, but I now realizing that my laptop is overheating more than before.
I didn't find a way to change the memories frequency in the bios (see the following images please).
Bios - SysInfo, Bios - Advanced
The dmidecode -t 17
:
# dmidecode 3.0
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 2.7 present.
Handle 0x0043, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0041
Error Information Handle: 0x0045
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4096 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: 029E
Serial Number: 00000000
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown
Handle 0x0046, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0041
Error Information Handle: No Error
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4096 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelB-DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 2
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: 029E
Serial Number: 00000000
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown
What should I do? Try to replace the memories to 1333mhz or configure the 1600mhz to run at a lower frequency? If so, how can I do this? I researched a lot and didn't find out a way to perform this at my bios or at the Ubuntu itself.