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Issue with XMP profile loading during expected periods.

Issue with XMP profile loading during expected periods.

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ViralControl
Member
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02-13-2026, 01:28 PM
#1
Hello, I installed XMP in BIOS and it should read 14-14-14-34 at 1.35V. The voltages are correct, but hwinfo shows 1.336V. My timings are 16-16-16-38 for the DRAM (2x16GB G.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz). I notice my primary timing in BIOS is 16-16-16-38 and 2N, but I’m wondering if changing it to CL14 and possibly T1 instead of 2N would work since my DRAM ratings match 14-14-14-34.
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ViralControl
02-13-2026, 01:28 PM #1

Hello, I installed XMP in BIOS and it should read 14-14-14-34 at 1.35V. The voltages are correct, but hwinfo shows 1.336V. My timings are 16-16-16-38 for the DRAM (2x16GB G.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz). I notice my primary timing in BIOS is 16-16-16-38 and 2N, but I’m wondering if changing it to CL14 and possibly T1 instead of 2N would work since my DRAM ratings match 14-14-14-34.

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mentality_man
Member
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02-15-2026, 09:48 PM
#2
It seems your system might struggle with the CPU frequency you mentioned. Based on typical specs, I don’t expect much issue unless you have other hardware constraints.
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mentality_man
02-15-2026, 09:48 PM #2

It seems your system might struggle with the CPU frequency you mentioned. Based on typical specs, I don’t expect much issue unless you have other hardware constraints.

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Komodo88
Senior Member
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02-16-2026, 06:17 AM
#3
16-16-16-38 is inputted directly by hand. ASRock BIOS behavior means loading an XMP profile doesn’t erase your earlier timing settings, so those remain in effect. You can revert to auto mode or manually adjust them to 14-14-14-34.
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Komodo88
02-16-2026, 06:17 AM #3

16-16-16-38 is inputted directly by hand. ASRock BIOS behavior means loading an XMP profile doesn’t erase your earlier timing settings, so those remain in effect. You can revert to auto mode or manually adjust them to 14-14-14-34.

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02-16-2026, 07:49 AM
#4
Sure, just make sure AUTO is enabled for the correct settings. Let me know if you need further help!
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_AtomicRabbit_
02-16-2026, 07:49 AM #4

Sure, just make sure AUTO is enabled for the correct settings. Let me know if you need further help!

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MagicTurtle21
Junior Member
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02-17-2026, 05:39 PM
#5
CPU info: Intel i7 12700K
Motherboard: Asrock Z690 Extreme ATX
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MagicTurtle21
02-17-2026, 05:39 PM #5

CPU info: Intel i7 12700K
Motherboard: Asrock Z690 Extreme ATX

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Heyello
Member
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02-17-2026, 07:35 PM
#6
Hey, I saw what you were doing. You tried setting everything in Auto and your PC wouldn’t boot properly—so you switched back to 16-16-16-38 to let the CPU start. But now you’re having trouble running your rated CL14 RAM at CL14. What’s going on with that?
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Heyello
02-17-2026, 07:35 PM #6

Hey, I saw what you were doing. You tried setting everything in Auto and your PC wouldn’t boot properly—so you switched back to 16-16-16-38 to let the CPU start. But now you’re having trouble running your rated CL14 RAM at CL14. What’s going on with that?

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Silvinha10
Senior Member
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02-18-2026, 05:51 AM
#7
Increase DRAM voltage to 1.4-1.45V. The 3200MHz CL14 is a Samsung B die and can easily handle 1.6V with proper airflow, so 1.45 should work fine. Since timings were set manually, it's unlikely other settings were mistyped. It’s a good idea to reset the BIOS to defaults and turn on XMP.
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Silvinha10
02-18-2026, 05:51 AM #7

Increase DRAM voltage to 1.4-1.45V. The 3200MHz CL14 is a Samsung B die and can easily handle 1.6V with proper airflow, so 1.45 should work fine. Since timings were set manually, it's unlikely other settings were mistyped. It’s a good idea to reset the BIOS to defaults and turn on XMP.

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ReverseControl
Junior Member
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02-18-2026, 10:48 PM
#8
I might reset the BIOS and attempt XMP once more; hopefully it will adjust the timing to 14-14-14-34. Appreciate the help!
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ReverseControl
02-18-2026, 10:48 PM #8

I might reset the BIOS and attempt XMP once more; hopefully it will adjust the timing to 14-14-14-34. Appreciate the help!