Issue with Profile Xmp Not Functioning
Issue with Profile Xmp Not Functioning
I recently installed new RAM for my PC. It includes two Trident Z RBG 3200MHz 16GB modules. I have a Gigabyte Aorus M Rev. 1. I attempted to enable XMP Profile 1 twice, but both times the screen would freeze and then stay black without any reboot. I haven’t found any solutions online. I tried resetting the CMOS once, which worked and let me boot again, but now I’m worried about my RAM not running at its intended speed. Also, my CPU is a Ryzen 7 2700x and the motherboard’s BIOS is set to version F30. Any advice would be appreciated.
Motherboard support documentation available
RAM specifications here
Verify if your RAM is listed correctly. Ensure proper installation, as sometimes two of the four slots are faster than the rest.
You may manually input your RAM settings and check the results. Include the voltage details when entering.
CPU-z is the simplest tool to retrieve SPD data for your configuration; it should appear on the packaging with your RAM.
If default XMP settings fail, test with 3200MHz and auto settings to see if booting succeeds.
Your current BIOS version is F50, usually you update it only as a final option.
XMP typically alters the voltage directly. Most OC profiles rely on 1.35 volts. RAM overclocking tends to perform better with the 2700x setting.
https://www.legitreviews.com/ddr4-m...ry...orm_205154
DDR4 3733MHz was the upper limit, which is good.
Overclocking usually results in a black screen and boot failure. This issue often resolves after resetting the CMOS.
The QVL list indicates whether your memory has been verified to function with your motherboard.
If the previous steps don't resolve the problem, verify for bent pins on the CPU. I encountered the same challenge with the Patriot 3400Mhz and Ryzen 1800X models. The RAM met QVL standards, yet I couldn't exceed 2133Mhz despite adjustments from XMP to manual overclocking and changes in timings and voltage. After replacing the CPU, bent pins were identified and corrected, allowing XMP to function without further overclocking. Please attempt this method first by manually setting timings and voltage, and consider updating the BIOS for better memory compatibility.
So I attempted manual overclocking, adjusted the voltage to 1.35, followed the XMP recommendations for various timings: 16, 16, 16, 16, 38, and set the MHz to 3200. The system booted successfully, but when I re-entered BIOS it still showed 2133 MHz. I then changed it to 2933 and it worked for a whole night. The next day I booted my PC and immediately saw a black screen upon login, though the mouse remained visible and clickable. Using Ctrl+Alt+Del and restarting resolved the issue. When I opened Call of Duty, played two games, exited Call of Duty, and encountered a BSOD. I reset the CMOS and restored everything to normal. I’m unsure if I was overclocking correctly, but I kept the voltage low, didn’t run RAM at its advertised speed (2933mhz vs 3200mhz), and followed the XMP profile and manufacturer’s specs exactly. Is there another setting I might be missing?