Installed a fresh PC with XMP support, allowing it to run without issues.
Installed a fresh PC with XMP support, allowing it to run without issues.
As the name implies, I recently assembled a new computer, and overall everything is functioning perfectly. However, whenever I enable XMP in the BIOS, the system fails to boot after saving and resetting, displaying a black screen. Initially, I mistakenly purchased the wrong RAM—specifically the "AMD Expo" variant. Today, after replacing it with the correct "Intel XMP" version, both profiles (1 and 2) still cause the machine to attempt a restart but end up with a black screen. I’m hoping someone can assist me! Thank you ahead of time.
Specs: Graphics: Radeon RX 7900 XT OC CPU: Intel I7 -14700K RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5 32GB 6400MHz Intel XMP (2x16GB) Memory: ASUS Prime z790 -P WiFi Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i Elite 360MM Case: Corsair 3500X PSU: Gigabyte UD1000GM Gold 1000W SSD: WD-Black 2TB m.2
I just installed the latest BIOS version and rechecked all the XMP profiles, but the outcome remains unchanged. From what I observe, it correctly handles timing and voltage settings.
A quick update, I just now got it to work. I'd just accepted the lower speeds, but today I noticed something small. For some reason I had installed the RAM sticks in slots 1 & 3 rather than 2 & 4. So I changed slots and thought I might as well give XMP another go, and BOOM, works like a charm. 6400MT/s like it was nothing, lol. Stupid little mistake caused me a whole lotta headache.