Checking if your CPU overclock requires a full reset after replacing RAM is a common concern. Let me clarify...
Checking if your CPU overclock requires a full reset after replacing RAM is a common concern. Let me clarify...
Ensure you don’t exceed the memory limits. Simply utilize the entire capacity across four slots.
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Hey SupaKomputa, Thanks for the quick reply but I am not planning on using both kits at the same time in the same pc. I am only going to be using the 32GB kit (2x16gb) and the old kit will be going into a new pc I am building for my girlfriend. I have the Corsair RGB lighting only "dummy kit" to fill up the other 2 slots. SO again, if I am just wanting to swap out the 16gb (2x8gb) kit with the 32gb (2x16gb) kit, will I have to completely remove my CPU overclock to swap the kit OR if I can just go into the bios and turn off XMP, swap the kit and then go back into the bios and re-enable XMP and then everything will be good? Please advise...
If the CPU overclock is quite simple (conservative), you can maintain the original settings. Be aware that you shouldn't adjust any memory configurations and you must reset CMOS (which resets everything except custom profiles) so the board retrains with the new memory module. To improve startup speed, modern boards continue using identical memory timings once they successfully train and this can become an issue. Steps: Power off XMP Save profile, disable system swap devices, turn on CMOS power, apply the profile, configure XMP.
You're looking to reset your system completely. The process involves clearing the BIOS settings and adjusting overclocking parameters. It's important to follow these steps carefully. First, turn off XMP save profiles since there are no saved profiles due to the AI Overclock Utility. Then disable system swap storage and power on CMOS. After that, apply the XMP profile again. Regarding the CMOS, you can use a screwdriver to jump the CLRTC pins if needed—just be cautious and ensure proper contact.
It seems you're choosing between picking your profile or adjusting XMP settings, but not both at once. I believe that's what he meant. Whenever I run memory tests, I see different results. For each stick, I check the maximum performance and compare them. Trying configurations that both perform well individually is a good approach. Or you can test a full kit—just experiment. In general, each stick and each kit will behave differently. Starting fresh feels like the most reliable method. You get hands-on experience with the hardware, which helps when planning future builds.
His profile shows only CPU overclocking, not memory details after turning off XMP. At least that’s what I received. Ideally there should be correct jumper pins, but I’d be exaggerating if I claimed to use one of them instead of just the tip of my screwdriver.
This works perfectly. You can wire an old case reset switch for remote control or adjust settings through BIOS and just press F10 then restart. It's similar to clearing CMOS without opening the case. Edited April 21, 2021 by ShrimpBrime added the word butt and a few other notes.