Issues with RAM performance on your ASRock motherboard.
Issues with RAM performance on your ASRock motherboard.
I own an ASRock B450M Steel Legend for some time and have struggled to push RAM speeds beyond 2400Mhz. I've experimented with various upgrades—switched CPUs, updated BIOS, reset CMOS, reordered modules, etc. My current setup includes 32GB (8x4) Corsair Vengeance RGB at 3200Mhz, but it caps at 2400Mhz regardless of adjustments. I'm open to suggestions from the community.
You're checking the performance of a specific setup, likely an ASRock B450 board. It seems you're concerned about whether it's starting properly and if it's behaving normally after enabling features. The situation might be influenced by the board's memory controller limitations, as B450 models aren't typically praised for strong overclocking support. Still, running a 3200 MHz clock with four DIMMs on a 5700G RAM should be feasible, especially given the high-quality controller available. Based on the current data, it appears the system isn't actively trying to improve frequency or is possibly misreporting values in the BIOS.
Windows Task Manager doesn't work well here; HWMonitor isn't ideal with Ryzen. Consider using CPU-Z to monitor memory speed instead. Still, both inaccuracies are unlikely. Adjust the memory frequency in BIOS to a lower value just to confirm the board is actually training memory beyond JEDEC specs. Check if it starts at 2133 and gradually increases the frequency at the correct voltage until it stops functioning.
It seems you're dealing with a mix of problems here. Are you trying to optimize your setup with a mid-range motherboard and a sensitive CPU? Maybe you need a newer BIOS version. Consider removing unnecessary RAM sticks—stick with one closest to the CPU for now. After rebooting, set it to manual mode and follow the instructions on the sticker. Adjust the speed to 2 and manually control voltage. Hide the integrated GPU if unused. If they offer auto, use it but keep it disabled to avoid performance issues. Disable fastboot if available. Save your settings before rebooting, then restart everything. What occurred?
It starts up after applying any custom changes to the motherboard or CPU. CPU-Z isn't displaying the RAM as having a 3500 MHz speed.
It's strange, but I've encountered similar issues before. The common fix is removing the CMOS battery for about ten minutes to allow the system to reset. I don't remember plugging in the power supply during that process, so I tried both with and without it and noticed a difference.