I downloaded a system information program - SIW which I have attached to this post. All the components of my computer are listed in the left pane and when one of them is highlighted, the details are listed in the right pane. When I look at the information regarding memory, it shows that "wrong values reported by BIOS" and naturally, this has me worried. How can I fix it so that the "right values are reported by BIOS"?
Can someone help me with this please?
Thank you
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* SIW - System Information for Windows - version 2011-10-29
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* CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
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This README.TXT file describes SIW. The following topics are discussed:
1. Overview
2. What's New?
3. Installation
4. Copyright and Contact Information
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* 1. Overview
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SIW is a System Information tool that gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings.
A utility that includes detailed specs for Motherboard, BIOS, CPU, Devices, Memory, Video, Drives, Ports.
It displays information about Operating System, Installed Programs, Processes, Services,
Product Key (CD key), Serial Numbers, Users, Open Files, System uptime, Users, Network, Network Shares,
as well as real-time monitors for CPU, Memory, Page File usage and network traffic.
SIW also displays currently active network connections, Passwords hidden behind asterisks, installed codecs.
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* 2. What's New?
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* v2011.10.29
- Fixed Firefox passwords
- Fixed Chrome passwords
- Fixed Internet Explorer passwords
- Updated "Applications" (5 times faster).
- Updated "Running Processes" item.
- Fixed c0000005 excetions (ActiveX and Network).
- Updated devices database.
- Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2011.09.16
- Added JSON Reporting.
- Added CPU SLAT detection (Windows 8 with Hyper-V: https://www.infoworld.com/t/virtualization/windows-8-hyper-v-will-require-new-hardware-172123).
- Added Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) language.
- Updated Ports module.
- Updated Logical Disks module.
- Updated Open Ports module.
- Updated Shell Extensions module.
- Improved multilanguage support.
- Updated devices database.
- Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2011 Build 0707
- Added Advanced Format Drives detection (http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Advanced-Format-Drives.html)
- Updated CPU Module: Support for Intel P67/H67/HM65/HM67/Q65/Q67/QS67 chipsets, Support for AMD FX "Bulldozer" (K15) and AMD Llano (K12) processor families, Preliminary support for Intel Sandy Bridge-EP processors, Added Turbo Boost (Intel) / Turbo CORE (AMD) detection.
- Updated Sensors Module: Support for MSI OEM sensor chip, Support for Nuvoton NCT6776F sensor chip, Support for Asustek P8P67-M mainboard.
- Updated devices database.
- Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2011 Build 0526
Added "Adobe CS" license detection.
Updated "Installed Programs" Module.
Updated "Groups and Users" Module.
Updated devices database.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2011 Build 0428
Added Security --> Audit Policy.
Added Tools --> Microsoft --> Memory Diagnostic Tool.
Added Windows SBS 2011 detection.
Added License detection for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
Added License detection for Adobe Acrobat X.
Added License detection for Adobe CS.
Fixed License detection for Adobe Acrobat 9.
Fixed AMD Phenom II X2 and AMD Phenom II X4 Speed detection.
Fixed System Files module.
Updated Operating System Module.
Updated Applications Module.
Updated Outlook Password detection.
Updated Databases Module.
Updated Motherboard Module.
Updated BIOS Module.
Updated CPU Module: Intel Xeon "Westmere-EX" support, GPU frequency report on Intel Sandy Bridge processor, AMD Zacate/Ontario processors support
Updated Network Statistics Module.
Updated devices database.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2011 Build 0203
Added "Regional Settings" --> "Installed Code Pages".
Added VirtualBox 4 detection.
Updated "Sensors" module.
Updated "Installed Updates" and "Missing Updates".
Fixed DirectX detection.
Fixed Ping command.
Updated devices database.
Updated SIWViewer.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2010 Build 1118
Added Software Certificates.
Added SSL and TLS support(/smtpSecurity command line option). Free email servers (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, GMX, etc.) can be used.
Added /zip command line option.
Added Tools --> Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool.
New CPUs: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 "2000" serie processors (Sandy Bridge), Intel Core i7 970 "Gulftown", AMD Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron II "Caspian" processors.
Added Jump List (Windows 7).
Updated PCI item.
Updated devices database.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2010 Build 1021
Added Slovenian Language.
Added SMTP Authentication.
Added Print support for many items (Security, Regional Settings, Event Viewer, CPU, Memory, Sensors, Devices,
System Slots, Network Adapters, Video, Sound Devices, Storage Devices, Power Policy, Battery,
Resources, Extended Network Information).
Updated Eureka!
Updated Google Chrome Passwords.
Updated Video Module (added supported resolutions).
HTML Report uses UTF-8 encoding (instead of ISO-8859-1).
The Report can be FTP-ed or HTTP-Post-ed.
Updated devices database.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2010 Build 0714
Updated Licenses (Adobe Acrobat 9, AutoCAD 2010, Autocad LT 2009, Corel VideoStudio 12 Pro, Techsmith Camtasia Studio 5/6, etc.).
Updated devices database.
Minor enhancements and compatibility fixes.
* v2010 Build 0616
Licenses: Added Microsoft Office 2010 x64 support.
Passwords: Added Wireless SSID/Password for Windows 7.
Passwords: Added Google Picasa support.
Updated Extended Network Information.
CPU: Fixed a hyperthreading issue.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2010 Build 0512
Licenses: Added Microsoft Office 2010 support.
Passwords: Added Google Chrome support.
Updated "CPU" module.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2010 Build 0428
Updated "Security" module.
Updated "Event Viewer" module.
Added /quickreport option.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2010 Build 0311
New "Hardware --> Resource" module.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2010 Build 0210
New "Power Policy" module.
New "Sound Device" module.
New "Tools: Microsoft --> Open 'God Mode' Directory" module.
Updated "Video" module.
Updated "CPU" module.
CPU: Intel Core i7 930 & 950, Core i7 980X "Gulftown", Xeon W3565, Intel Mobile Core i7/i5/i3 "Arrandale" (LV and ULV).
CPU: AMD Phenom FX-5000, Athlon II X2/X3/X4, Athlon L110, AMD AM3 socket detection improved.
VIA VX800 and VX855 chipsets support, ATI Radeon 2100 and Radeon X1250 support.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2009-11-13
Secrets: Added Outlook 2000-2007 password recovery.
Secrets: Added Firefox 3.5 support
Secrets: Fixed Outlook Express passwords
Added IPv6 support.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2009-10-22
Windows 7 Compatible
PortableApps
DirectX detection on Win7
Correct Splash Screen size if DPI != 96
Scheduled Tasks for Vista and Windows 7
Tools --> Hibernate Enable/Disable for Windows 7
Fixed: CPU and Memory Usage
Fixed: Installation Time
Fixed: Wrong menu
Fixed: Exception c0000096 when Sony Vegas 7 is installed on Vista 32
Fixed: Empty messages in Event Viewer
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2009-09-09
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2009-07-28
New laptops hardware monitors : Dell Latitude D400/D600/D830, Compal JHL90/91 & IFL90/91.
Support for Intel Management Engine (HECI).
NVIDIA nForce 980a chipset support.
Intel Core i5 and Core i3 processors.
Intel Atom Z530, Pentium DC E6300 (2.8GHz) and Core 2 Solo processors.
Intel P55 and US15W chipsets preliminary support.
AMD Phenom TWKR support.
AMD Phenom X2 "Callisto" and Athlon X2 "Regor" processors.
AMD Opteron 6-core "Istanbul" processor.
New sensor chips : NS PC87366, Fintek F71889F, Maxim MAX1617.
New "Tools --> MUICache Viewer" module.
New "Tools --> URL Explorer --> Search History" module.
Added Company info to Drivers and NT Services.
Added "Process Description (Online)" right-click menu. It uses http://www.processlibrary.com
Added "Command Line with parameter(s)" for "Running Processes".
Added "Roles and Features" for Windows 2008.
Updated Battery modele.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
* v2009-05-18
Updated Battery module.
Updated Installed Programs module.
Fixed XML Report.
NVIDIA ION platform.
Intel "Clarkdale" processor preliminary support.
Preliminary support of Apple MacBook & MacBook Pro.
Minor improvements and bug fixes.
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* 3. Installation
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The program is for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
You don't need to uninstall previous version of SIW (if there are any).
To install or re-install SIW run siw-setup.exe
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* 4. Copyright and Contact Information
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SIW is written and supported by Gabriel Topala.
Home Page of SIW: http://www.gtopala.com
Anonymous Web Form: http://www.gtopala.com/tss/feedback.html
Email: siw@gtopala.com
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<strong> Software</strong><br> <a href="#Operating_System">Operating System</a><br>
Installed Updates<br>
Missing Updates<br>
<a href="#System_Directories">System Directories</a><br>
<a href="#System_Files">System Files</a><br>
<a href="#Installed_Programs">Installed Programs</a><br>
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<a href="#Licenses">Licenses</a><br>
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<strong> Hardware</strong><br> <a href="#System_Summary">System Summary</a><br>
<a href="#Motherboard">Motherboard</a><br>
<a href="#BIOS">BIOS</a><br>
<a href="#CPU_Info">CPU Info</a><br>
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 Good catch by — the SIW warning usually points to a mismatch between what the motherboard BIOS reports at POST and the SPD data on the DIMMs (SPD is a small EEPROM on each module that tells the board its capacity, timings and voltage). That mismatch can come from mixed/unsupported modules, a corrupted SPD EEPROM, or the BIOS misreading an oddball stick. Kingston: SPD explanation.
Practical steps to narrow the cause:
What to expect and next actions: if a single stick shows missing or absurd SPD entries it’s usually the module’s SPD EEPROM — replacement or RMA is the practical fix. If BIOS can’t read many modules or reports inconsistent totals, update the motherboard BIOS and re-test. Mixing different generations, voltages or module types can also confuse detection; manufacturers recommend matched kits for reliability. Kingston: mixing/compatibility notes.
Following ’s matched‑module approach will both eliminate the BIOS warning and restore predictable performance; after any change, load BIOS defaults and re-check with CPU‑Z/SIW and a single pass of Memtest86+.
Jump to Post— rch1231 169hello,
The first thing I can see looking at the report is that you have two different speed and size chips in the system. Based on what it says you have one 256MB PC-3200 200MHz chip and one 1024MB PC-2100 133MHz chip. The system will slow down to the …
hello,
The first thing I can see looking at the report is that you have two different speed and size chips in the system. Based on what it says you have one 256MB PC-3200 200MHz chip and one 1024MB PC-2100 133MHz chip. The system will slow down to the speed of the slowest chip installed which in this case is the PC-2100. Although you only have one processor so it is not as important, however normally it is best to install the same size and speed chips in each pair of sockets (i.e. 2 ea 1024MB PC-2100 for 2048MB total or 2 ea 256MB PC-3200 for 512MB total). Since your system is seeing the PC-3200 I am willing to bet that it is designed to run at the higher 200MHz speed. Personally I would purchase a 1024MB PC-3200 DDR chip from your nearest retailer and replace the PC-2100. I would be willing to be you notice a speed increase.
As far as fixing the wrong values reported by BIOS error. When you install the new memory the system should detect the change and update the BIOS. I am willing to bet that the error is coming from the 200MHz chip only running at 133MHz because of the other chips speed.
Thank you for your help. I had a friend look at my system some time ago and he said that he added some memory and I'm wondering if that's how I ended up with unmatched chips. Anyway, I'll take your advice and get a matched set.
Cheers, and Happy New Year!
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