Error encountered while attempting to configure the frequency to 3200 MHz.
Error encountered while attempting to configure the frequency to 3200 MHz.
Hello,
I recently replaced several components in my computer. When I tried to configure the RAM I bought to run at 3200MHz, enabling the XMP profile in BIOS didn’t increase the speed—it stuck at the default 2133MHz. I attempted to update the BIOS, change the chipset settings, and set the frequency manually from Auto using the XMP profile to 3200, but I received a failure message when booting up. On the manufacturer’s site, my RAM isn’t listed as compatible, though the motherboard is. Could you help me resolve this?
PC Specs:
AMD ryzen 3700x
MSI MAG b550 tomahawk
Gskill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3200C16D-32GTZR
Are they positioned in slots 2 and 4 as described? If yes, proceed with setting (after XMP) command rate to 2 if not already in the advanced memory area. They should align with the memory timings or similar. If not, consider swapping the RAM for the GTZRX version tailored for AMD.
I verified via the MSI Dragon Center that they are in the second (A2) and fourth slot (B2). I adjusted the command rate to 2, but the frequency remains at 2133MHz. I experimented with the available frequencies and found the maximum I can use before booting fails is 2666MHz. I chose not to switch to the AMD version because I managed to obtain this RAM for $112.
Is Fast Boot active? It turns off memory training. Disable it if needed.
The BIOS image shows the memory Try it setting turned off. The BIOS doesn't support a fast boot option, and it's also disabled in Windows. I've adjusted the voltage to 1.35v, but still receive the "Overclocking fail" message when I try to boot at 3200 with manual settings or auto based on XMP, though it does start up. The speed remains at 2133MHz.
The Fast Boot setting isn't listed on that particular page in your BIOS, and it's unlikely to be there on yours as well. You should check the Boot options or similar settings.
I believe this feature isn't available in the MSI BIOS I've checked.