BIOS detects RAM type as unspecified or not recognized.
BIOS detects RAM type as unspecified or not recognized.
The title mentions specific details about the MSI PRO B650M-P RAM model. It highlights the RAM type, speed, and memory configuration. If you activate EXPO profile 1, you notice debug lights appear and a CMOS reset is required. Whether a BIOS update is necessary depends on your system's current firmware version.
It seems unlikely you need any changes, though it wouldn’t hurt. The BIOS version appears to have been taken from MSI’s site, which often signals a problem. If updating doesn’t resolve the issue, try entering EXPO manually. Navigate to Advanced Mode, select OC, adjust DRAM frequency to 6000MT/s, then configure timings in Advanced Memory Settings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS). Return to main OC settings, set DRAM Voltage, VDDQ, and CPU VDDIO to 1.35V. If needed, also set SoC voltage to 1.25V and VPP voltage to 1.8V.
I'm really nervous about doing a bios update, honestly. But I'll try tomorrow.
It's actually quite safe given your board's BIOS flashback feature. If anything goes wrong, it should be possible to reflash the BIOS and resolve the issue. Just avoid doing this during a thunderstorm to prevent relying on that backup. Noted.
Wow, I wasn't aware my motherboard had a flash BIOS button and port. Appreciate the info!
I completed the BIOS upgrade to the newest stable release, but it still displays as Unknown. The DRAM indicator remains active even when I turn on EXPO 1. This is really frustrating—I expected everything to function properly. Why isn’t it working as intended? It seems like everything should be compatible now.
This indicates your RAM isn't listed on the motherboard's QVL. Review the official MB QVL website and enter your RAM model's serial number—shouldn't appear if it's incorrect. If it does, you likely have a faulty board requiring RMA. I'm 99% confident this component won't work with EXPO or XMP settings.
It's on the list already. I double-checked before picking the parts. Likely a defective MOBO—just bad luck. Sending back and forward for the return and testing would take roughly two weeks, as they said. I also use the PC for work, so that’s not an option. I’ll attempt manual OC later. It is what it is, I suppose.
The board needs to be honest about RMA—can’t accept "Unknown readings from QVL." Run memtest86 with default settings; if it passes, the issue is completely a motherboard problem. Any error means you should safely return the RAM and replace it.