F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Error encountered while attempting to start Windows with XMP activated.

Error encountered while attempting to start Windows with XMP activated.

Error encountered while attempting to start Windows with XMP activated.

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SpaceEV
Junior Member
37
04-24-2016, 05:15 AM
#1
I don't understand what's happening with your system. Enabling XMP causes it to refuse booting, showing a black screen and then returning to the Safemode splash. Lowering the speed from the default 3000 didn't help either. Could there be an issue with the settings or hardware?
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SpaceEV
04-24-2016, 05:15 AM #1

I don't understand what's happening with your system. Enabling XMP causes it to refuse booting, showing a black screen and then returning to the Safemode splash. Lowering the speed from the default 3000 didn't help either. Could there be an issue with the settings or hardware?

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eduardodd08
Posting Freak
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04-24-2016, 07:16 AM
#2
Did you verify the RAM's rated speed again?
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eduardodd08
04-24-2016, 07:16 AM #2

Did you verify the RAM's rated speed again?

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04-28-2016, 11:18 AM
#3
Confirmed the reading. Timing matches 16-17-17-36 and voltage is 1.36v.
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Isaacboywonder
04-28-2016, 11:18 AM #3

Confirmed the reading. Timing matches 16-17-17-36 and voltage is 1.36v.

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Kuurti
Junior Member
12
05-16-2016, 07:54 PM
#4
The RAM speed is 3200MHz.
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Kuurti
05-16-2016, 07:54 PM #4

The RAM speed is 3200MHz.

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onecor36
Junior Member
48
05-16-2016, 08:38 PM
#5
Here is the link you shared:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-...6820236039
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onecor36
05-16-2016, 08:38 PM #5

Here is the link you shared:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-...6820236039

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MooseZachary
Junior Member
28
05-17-2016, 02:16 AM
#6
I investigated further and noticed several problems with this specific model, especially regarding XMP settings and boosting RAM beyond the default 2133 MHz. Users with 3600 MHz often reached a ceiling of 3300 MHz. One workaround is limiting your RAM sticks to just two in A2/B2 channels (the farthest from the CPU per slot). Another approach was using all four sticks at once, though you already have that setup. Adjusting timings manually can also help, but it might not improve performance as much as increasing speed. If you haven’t done so, consider updating your BIOS to the latest release. As a last resort, you may need to replace the motherboard if none of these solutions work. From my experience with Asus boards (390 and 490 series), they generally handle overclocking better than most alternatives. The 370 series should also manage it without issues.
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MooseZachary
05-17-2016, 02:16 AM #6

I investigated further and noticed several problems with this specific model, especially regarding XMP settings and boosting RAM beyond the default 2133 MHz. Users with 3600 MHz often reached a ceiling of 3300 MHz. One workaround is limiting your RAM sticks to just two in A2/B2 channels (the farthest from the CPU per slot). Another approach was using all four sticks at once, though you already have that setup. Adjusting timings manually can also help, but it might not improve performance as much as increasing speed. If you haven’t done so, consider updating your BIOS to the latest release. As a last resort, you may need to replace the motherboard if none of these solutions work. From my experience with Asus boards (390 and 490 series), they generally handle overclocking better than most alternatives. The 370 series should also manage it without issues.

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HTRSA88
Junior Member
37
05-17-2016, 07:29 AM
#7
Thanks! I'll check if I can refresh the bios.
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HTRSA88
05-17-2016, 07:29 AM #7

Thanks! I'll check if I can refresh the bios.