Issue with socket AM5 setup
Issue with socket AM5 setup
Hey everyone, just wanted to ask a quick question. I've heard a lot about the new AM5 CPUs and some concerns about overheating, especially with the motherboards. I'm also dealing with EXPO not working, and I'm curious if these issues could be avoided if we didn't overclock the CPU or RAM. Even at stock speeds, do they still cause problems? Thanks in advance for your help!
When the bios are current, using xmp/expo is secure according to Guyspark's advice
It's not simple. In short, yes it can be prevented if overclocking isn't done and the BIOS is intact (though that's not guaranteed). Even with overclocking, the problem started when some motherboards incorrectly applied 1.4V to the chip's SOC voltage, causing damage. This happened because certain ASUS boards had overly aggressive overcurrent protection on their VRM, leading to substrate failure. The real issue is that the voltage exceeded safe limits, not just from overclocking. To reduce risk, aim for SOC below 1.3V—currently the recommended safe level. Most motherboards now automatically adjust SOC voltage to a safer range when EXPO is active, but older BIOS versions might still push it higher. Newer BIOS updates focus on keeping voltage at 1.0V or below, and many manufacturers follow this guidance closely. Just double-check settings and avoid pushing voltages beyond the recommended limits.