Error indicating Ram Overclocking Failure in Ram Causing Issue
Error indicating Ram Overclocking Failure in Ram Causing Issue
I'm completely confused. I'm using a standard i7 3770 on a p8z77-v lx board. everything has been working well until recently, when the RAM only ran at 1333 instead of the 1600 I expected.
I've updated the BIOS, checked the settings, reset the BIOS, moved the jumper on the board, and removed the CMOS. For some reason, none of these steps restored my updated BIOS to its factory setting (0401).
If I have three sticks, I can set it to 1600 and it works fine. But once I insert the fourth stick, it won't run unless it's set to 1333.
At first I thought it was the RAM, then I bought new RAM to test and it behaved the same. I also thought it was the dimms, but that doesn't seem to matter since I don't care which slot I leave empty. As soon as I fill it and try to run at 1600, it crashes (boot loop before post).
I enjoy troubleshooting this because it feels like I'm missing something simple. I plan to reinstall all the drivers for my motherboard after this post, but if anyone can help figure out why it's causing the overclocking error when it didn't before, that would be great.
My wife suggested I post here lol
Thanks to everyone!
some ddr3 ram run at 1.5v when clocked at 1333mhz, but 1.65v at 1600mhz. I would verify this in aida64
Restarting the BIOS only adjusts the configurations, it cannot alter the BIOS version itself. Have you verified the RAM voltage configuration within the BIOS? You might need to increase the voltage to ensure four sticks operate at 1600MHz. The standard for DDR3 is 1.5V, so running the RAM at 1.6 or 1.65V should work. If you're using other memory types, this adjustment could impact performance.
Samat:
Reset BIOS only changes the configuration, it doesn't alter the BIOS version. Have you verified the RAM voltage setting in BIOS? You might need to increase the voltage to support 4 sticks at 1600MHz. The default for DDR3 is 1.5V, so running at 1.6 or 1.65V should work. If you're using different memory types, this could also impact things. The voltage seems set at 1.5, but it suddenly needs a boost after all this time? I have a 700w PSU, if that helps, hehe.
Samat :
Reset BIOS only changes the settings, it can't alter the BIOS version. Have you verified the RAM voltage configuration in BIOS? You might need to increase the voltage to support 4 sticks at 1600MHz. The default for DDR3 is 1.5V, so running at 1.6 or 1.65V should work. If you're using different memory types, this could also matter.
The voltage seems set at 1.5, but why would it suddenly require a boost after all this time? I have a 700w PSU, if that helps hehe.
Did you update the BIOS before or after you started noticing the RAM performance dropping?
Which ram brand and model number? Run memtest86+ on a USB flash drive. Adjust an xmp profile in BIOS if possible and retry.
helpstar :
which ram brand and model number?
run memtest86+ on a usb flash drive
create an xmp profile in bios if possible and retry
i have g.skill ripjaws f3-12800cl10q32gb
i thought about running memtest but on brand new ram it still had the same problem. also tried with my son's ram. did xmp too but it failed... actually, if i turn off all cpu turbo options and use xmp at 1600mhz it doesn't loop but just boots without beeps or image.
Samat shared some advice about BIOS resetting and RAM settings. They mentioned checking the voltage setting in BIOS and suggest running the system at a higher voltage if needed, possibly around 1.6 or 1.65V for DDR3. They also wondered why the voltage might suddenly change after updates and whether their 700W PSU could be contributing. Additionally, they asked about the impact of multiple drives and the meaning of overclocking errors.
Run memtest since the RAM controller is built into the CPU and might be faulty. Just connect one RAM at a time and apply the Intel XMP profile. Disconnect all unnecessary devices. Adjust timings and frequency manually. Tested Speed 1600MHz, Latency 10-10-10-30-2N, Voltage 1.50v. The motherboard detects an overclocking issue due to standard JEDEC timings at 1333MHz, but XMP should resolve it. Are there multiple XMP profiles available to select?
run memtest since the ram controller is built into the cpu and might be faulty
try installing one RAM at a time and apply the intel xmp profile
disconnect all unnecessary devices
adjust timings and frequency manually
Tested Speed 1600MHz
Tested Latency 10-10-10-30-2N
Tested Voltage 1.50v
The standard jedec timings are at 1333MHz, which may cause detection of an overclocking issue. Using the xmp profile should resolve this. Are there multiple xmp profiles available?
Could the CPU itself be defective? My son has the same chip, I could test it.