After shutting down, restart if XMP is active. Also clears memory configurations.
After shutting down, restart if XMP is active. Also clears memory configurations.
Hello everyone!
I recently assembled my second PC and have encountered some problems with activating the XMP profile for my RAM. Here are the details before I go into more detail (I’ll list everything in case the issue is elsewhere):
Hardware:
- Asrock X570 Phantom Gaming 4S
- Ryzen 5 3600 (no overclocking)
- G.SKILL Sniper X 2x16GB 3000Mhz
- MSI Mech OC RX 5700 XT
- Seagate Barracuda 2TB
- WD Blue SN550 500GB
- Corsair CV650 80 Plus Bronze
Regarding the problem: after shutting down (without powering off the PSU), if the RAM’s XMP profile is active, the system will double boot and reset the RAM settings. I looked around and found that this might be the reason the PC detects unstable timings and frequencies, then resets them to defaults. Interestingly, after a second boot, if I go directly to BIOS and re-enable XMP without turning off the PC, it boots normally, runs smoothly, and keeps the settings intact. Adjusting frequency and timings manually didn’t resolve the issue either.
Perhaps this is connected to the power supply setup? I know my previous machine had motherboard LEDs that stayed lit after shutdown, so the computer wouldn’t start cold. But maybe this could be related?
Trying a BIOS boot at 2133Mhz with speeds of 15-15-15-35 (or possibly 36) helps avoid the double boot problem. Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated!
I resolved the issue by turning on XMP and adjusting the speed to 2933Mhz rather than 3000Mhz. I learned that 2933Mhz matched the equivalent of 3000Mhz on an AMD chip, so I tried it to check if it would help. It worked! Hope this assists someone facing the same problem.