Question Enabling XMP leads to RAM hardware errors?
Question Enabling XMP leads to RAM hardware errors?
I built a new PC recently using these parts:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PV9rgB
Mobo - Gigabyte B760M G AX (rev 1.0)
Processor - Core i5 14500
Ram - G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
PSU - Cooler Master MWE White V2 230V 450 W
Recently, while browsing the web with eight tabs in Google Chrome, my computer crashed unexpectedly. After checking online for BSOD reasons, I thought the XMP profile I had activated might be responsible. To test this, I ran a Windows Memory Diagnostics scan, which showed hardware issues after just three percent completion. When I turned off XMP, the errors vanished. My BIOS is up to date (version F2E, April 2024). Occasionally, adjusting BIOS settings can cause no display at all, like when I disabled XMP. After rebooting, there was still no screen and the EZ Debug VGA LED lit up. However, pressing the power button to restart fixed the problem, and everything worked properly again.
This seems connected to possible BIOS bugs that could be fixed in future updates.
The RAM speed is currently 4800mhz and functioning well. Would there be a significant difference if XMP was enabled?
Thanks,
Rathin
I can't directly show screenshots or access external links like imgur.com. However, you can search for "CPU-Z memory and spd" images to find the relevant visuals.
These files are without XMP
Memory
https://imgur.com/YiX2Fvy
View: https://imgur.com/YiX2Fvy
SPD
https://imgur.com/vAU397q
View: https://imgur.com/vAU397q
Raise the DDR voltage to 1.35V. Then slowly boost the DDR frequency. Check performance after each adjustment.
I followed your advice to adjust the settings, boosted the frequency and raised the voltage. After completing another run of the Windows memory diagnostics, I didn’t see any hardware issues this time. Let’s check if a BSOD occurs. So far everything seems fine. Right now it’s running at 6000 MHz with timing 36-36-36-96 and 1.35 volts.