F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Gigabyte B550M-DS3H and Corsair Vengeance 16 LBX operating at 2133 MHz instead of 3200 MHz "ASSIST"

Gigabyte B550M-DS3H and Corsair Vengeance 16 LBX operating at 2133 MHz instead of 3200 MHz "ASSIST"

Gigabyte B550M-DS3H and Corsair Vengeance 16 LBX operating at 2133 MHz instead of 3200 MHz "ASSIST"

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Pokemongirl103
Junior Member
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07-22-2021, 09:06 AM
#1
Hey everyone. Thought someone might be able to assist with my RAM speed problem. I'm using a Gigabyte B550M-DS3H board and the Corsair Vengeance 16 LBX setup (two 8GB modules). The BIOS shows XMP as 3200MHz, but the actual speed is only 2133MHz. Even though it's a high-end model, it seems to be stuck at 2133MHz. I've tried using the Thaiphoon Burner/Ryzen DRAM calculator to adjust settings manually, but the board won't boot and I ended up replacing the CMOS battery to get it running. The output files from Thaiphoon and the Ryzen DRAM Calculator screenshots are attached for reference. Any advice would be really appreciated—it's disappointing to have such a high potential speed not materializing. Thanks!
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Pokemongirl103
07-22-2021, 09:06 AM #1

Hey everyone. Thought someone might be able to assist with my RAM speed problem. I'm using a Gigabyte B550M-DS3H board and the Corsair Vengeance 16 LBX setup (two 8GB modules). The BIOS shows XMP as 3200MHz, but the actual speed is only 2133MHz. Even though it's a high-end model, it seems to be stuck at 2133MHz. I've tried using the Thaiphoon Burner/Ryzen DRAM calculator to adjust settings manually, but the board won't boot and I ended up replacing the CMOS battery to get it running. The output files from Thaiphoon and the Ryzen DRAM Calculator screenshots are attached for reference. Any advice would be really appreciated—it's disappointing to have such a high potential speed not materializing. Thanks!

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TryHardMikel
Member
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07-22-2021, 01:29 PM
#2
Your setup didn't match the expected requirements. The processor isn't compatible with Zen1, and the memory isn't Samsung B-Die. The B550 Mobo isn't a B350/X370 model. These timing issues are likely causing the problem.
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TryHardMikel
07-22-2021, 01:29 PM #2

Your setup didn't match the expected requirements. The processor isn't compatible with Zen1, and the memory isn't Samsung B-Die. The B550 Mobo isn't a B350/X370 model. These timing issues are likely causing the problem.

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ezepumas12
Junior Member
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07-22-2021, 02:41 PM
#3
After turning on DOCP in the BIOS, you typically press F10 to save changes before shutting down. If you save correctly, the next boot will follow the stored settings. Power cycles may occur if the system struggles to start after changes, especially when upgrading from 2133MHz to 3200MHz. Ryzen Calculator serves as a reference but should be used cautiously. Setting the values properly is essential, as highlighted by @Stahlmann. Entering settings exactly as shown often prevents the motherboard from recognizing memory issues, particularly during frequency jumps. Most boards adapt and apply suitable configurations. You can gradually increase the clock speed during reboots, starting from 2666MHz and testing 2933MHz, rather than jumping directly to higher frequencies.
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ezepumas12
07-22-2021, 02:41 PM #3

After turning on DOCP in the BIOS, you typically press F10 to save changes before shutting down. If you save correctly, the next boot will follow the stored settings. Power cycles may occur if the system struggles to start after changes, especially when upgrading from 2133MHz to 3200MHz. Ryzen Calculator serves as a reference but should be used cautiously. Setting the values properly is essential, as highlighted by @Stahlmann. Entering settings exactly as shown often prevents the motherboard from recognizing memory issues, particularly during frequency jumps. Most boards adapt and apply suitable configurations. You can gradually increase the clock speed during reboots, starting from 2666MHz and testing 2933MHz, rather than jumping directly to higher frequencies.

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sharlene1125
Member
70
07-24-2021, 09:44 AM
#4
Hey there. I understand these beginner mistakes. I've assembled computers for years, but rarely needed to push them to extreme performance levels—they just worked fine. I found the fix by chance. It seemed like a voltage problem. The default XMP profile was only delivering 1.2 volts instead of the required 1.3 volts, so I switched the Dram voltage setting and everything ran smoothly now. Feel free to post this here if anyone else faces the same issue. Thanks!
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sharlene1125
07-24-2021, 09:44 AM #4

Hey there. I understand these beginner mistakes. I've assembled computers for years, but rarely needed to push them to extreme performance levels—they just worked fine. I found the fix by chance. It seemed like a voltage problem. The default XMP profile was only delivering 1.2 volts instead of the required 1.3 volts, so I switched the Dram voltage setting and everything ran smoothly now. Feel free to post this here if anyone else faces the same issue. Thanks!