HP Probook 6560b - how can I set the memory clocking or speed in BIOS? Help please!

[Vadus]

Hello everyone,

I need your help with BIOS configuration on the HP ProBook 6560b after memory and processor upgrade. Originally it was HM65 Express chip sett  with i5-2410M processor and 4GB memory 10600 (1333Mhz). I have upgraded the CPU on i7-2860QM, and also replaced the memory on 2 X 4096 Ramaxell 12800 (1600Mhz).  Everything is working fine except the memory, which is still running on 1333Mhz, however, the chip sett, processor and memory itself support 1600Mhz. I have also tried a different memory types with 1600 speed, but the result is the same - speed 1333Mhz. I assume, that the problem is inside the BIOS config, but this config is really poor on options and doesn't have any memory settings (flashed the latest bios release  67 Rev.A  feb-28-2018). I didn't find any option to open an advanced bios settings for this release. Is there any way to use the HP BIOS Configuration Utility with command /setvalue to set the memory in a proper mode (1600)? The CPU-Z shows all clocking modes, including 800X2 Mhz (11-11-11-29), and they are all running at 1.5V power. What command set should I use that way? Or may be anybody knows a different way to fix it? I am appreciated for any help and advice. 

With best regards,

Vadus

[Vadus]

No ideas? Here are the screenshots of current memory status and supported clocks and speeds .

Complete BIOS restoring with removing bios battery overnight and loosing date/time also did not help.  Memory still detected and working on 1333Mhz.

[erico]

The memory will run at the default speed. That is set in the BIOS.

Unfortunately, overclocking or raising the bus speed or timings is not something one can do on a mainstream notebook like yours.

That kind of ability is for owners of gaming notebooks and DIY desktop PCs.

[Vadus]

Thank you for your reply. That is sad to know, because it is not even an overclocking, just using a standard timings and speeds for i7 2860QM and proper memory. Sandy Bridge officially supports that speed too. I understand, that it is not a default CPU for 6560b, but the model is old enough, and a lot of people are trying to give it a second life by replacing CPU with more efficient one, supported by chipsett and socket type. It would be very nice, if HP could open a 1600Mhz memory option for supported CPU inside the next BIOS release..... Sounds like miracle , but the hope never dies...))))

[erico]

HP isn't likely to change what has been a policy for all mainstream and Enterprise notebook BIOS engineering for a minority of owners.

That is across the industry. It isn't just HP.

[Vadus]

Well, if the policy is to set up the limitations on they own hardware, then it looks like a nonsense. If it was a new model of the notebook, then we could suggest marketing policies and etc. But we are talking about 7-8 year old model, which is not competitive to the new model's line at all. Don't see any reasons to keep such sort of limitations on the really old models, where people are trying to get the best result. Especially counting, that there were 20 more versions of BIOS released for this model, and the last release was on February 2018. 

[Vadus]

I don't mind overclocking. At least HP could fix memory speeds range to officially supported ones for Sandy Bridge platform. It is just 1066/1333/1600, since the motherboard support all mobile CPU of 2-nd generation. Moreover, It is not easy today to buy 1066/1333 memory, if the user just want to upgrade it. Please, just open 1600 speed in the next bios release.

[Vadus]

I've noticed another interesting issue, probably related to BIOS limitations on this model. The built-in Intel HD 3000 GPU also doesn't work. First I thought, that it was caused by improper memory, and replaced the memory with the original 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz I have. I saw the cases, where the same problem with built-in video was caused by improper memory clocking. But to my surprise, installation of original memory didn't help. Built-in video is not even recognized by the system - windows doesn't see any GPU except discrete ATI card. Then I checked the CPU specs once again and found out the difference in the built-in GPU for i5 and i7 models - the max. frequency of HD3000 differs as 1200Mhz for i5 and 1300Mhz for i7.  That might be the most likely reason of built-in GPU disabling, because the proper clocks might not be allowed in BIOS - just the same story as with the memory clocks. However, on this time it went good for me, since I absolutely don't need the slow and pathetic HD3000 to waste my CPU and memory resources, which is also increasing CPU temperature. In fact now, I've got it shut-off on the BIOS level, and that is pretty nice.