Check if XMP settings are causing the crash and see if adjusting them resolves the issue.
Check if XMP settings are causing the crash and see if adjusting them resolves the issue.
Hello, I've built myself a new pc, but I've been having BSOD problems when I enable XMP profile, but it doesn't make sense to me because my pc should be strong enough to handle XMP. My specs are: OS: Windows 11 CPU i5-12600KF GPU PCI-E GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC R2 LHR, 8GB GDDR6 SSD SSD Samsung 980 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB HDD RAM CRUCIAL 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4, 3200 MHz, DIMM, Ballistix, CL16, white MB 2 MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI COOLING CPU ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CASE CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW - tower - ATX PSU Fractal Ion Gold 750W, 80+ Gold, COOLING FANS ARCTIC BioniX F120 PWM PST, 120 mm, PWM Sharing Technology Did anybody else have similair problems, and is there a way to fix it? Thanks in advance.
The post mentions Z690-P D4 boards from both ASUS and MSI, but the specs you shared point to the Pro Z690-A, which is a superior option. With a 3200MHz setup (based on the in-post details), you should avoid XMP complications. Both boards perform well for memory overclocking, especially with a 4000MHz configuration being fairly straightforward if you have a solid kit. I’ve noticed XMP often fails, so experimenting by manually setting frequencies, timings, and voltages could be worthwhile.
The motherboard model is ASUS PRIME Z690-P D4. You're looking for guidance on setting primary timings and voltage—this can be tricky if you're new. Start by checking the manual or manufacturer's website for specific instructions. If unsure, consult a reputable forum or support channel for step-by-step help.
It's been a while since I've used an ASUS board extensively (Rampage III Formula is the most recent one I've used for anything more than XMP) so I can't exactly tell on what specifically you need to do. I can give some general guidance though. Memory frequency is pretty self explanatory, it's the frequency listed on the kit. The timings are a bit less so. You will see a series of numbers physically on that kit (I believe the crucial 3200 C16 kit has the timings CL16-18-18-36, but verify that and don't just take my word on it), they are listed in the order tCL, tRCD, tRP, tRAS. You want to go into advanced memory settings and enter in those values for those settings respectively. tRCD and tRP might be the same timing depending on the board, though that might've changed with 12th gen Intel (tRCD and tRP were always the same values on older 11th gen and older, though since the memory controller was completely redesigned on 12th gen that might've changed and there is a spot to enter them independently, I haven't done any memory overclocking on 12th gen personally and don't know all the intricacies of that memory controller). Memory voltage is a bit more straight forward, find the setting labeled DRAM voltage or Memory voltage (I've seen it called VDIMM before as well) and enter in 1.35.