RAM is recognized but only half of the storage capacity is active when applying XMP profile 1.
RAM is recognized but only half of the storage capacity is active when applying XMP profile 1.
Hello, I've been working with the MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR5 motherboard together with two XPG LANCER DDR5 16GB 6000MHZ CL30 RGB EXPO memory modules / AX5U6000C3016G-CLARBK sticks. At first, I activated XMP profile 1 and everything functioned well. But during startup, I got a warning that the CPU or RAM had been changed, though it vanished shortly after, and the system launched into Windows normally. After checking, I found out XMP profile 1 was turned off, and my RAM was running at 4800MHz instead of the expected 6000MHz. I went into BIOS to re-enable XMP, but when I restarted, only 16GB at 6000MHz was recognized rather than the full 32GB. Even after disabling XMP, the task manager showed the complete 32GB at 4800MHz. I tried resetting RAM and running a Windows memory diagnostic. The CPUID indicated 32GB of RAM. Specifications: Motherboard – MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR5 RAM – 2 X XPG LANCER DDR5 16GB 6000MHZ CL30 RGB EXPO modules (A2/B2) CPU – Intel i7 14700K GPU – GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE RTX 4070 Ti BIOS Version – E7E06IMS.AA0 I've attached the screenshot for your reference.
It’s possible to reposition those two sticks carefully. You might test the other available slots. Adjusting frequency, clock timing, or other settings could help. Replacing the CPU is another option. Modifying the Intel ILM for a contact frame is also viable. Updating the BIOS again would be necessary. Edited February 9, 2024 by leclod
Thank you, Leclod. I'll consider these ideas and inform you later.
I'm facing a nearly identical issue, though with varying components. Uncertain about the timestamps but likely similar to the original. MSI Z790 Gaming plus WIFI, newest BIOS I5 14600kf Team Group Kit 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz Delta black RGB CL30 - FF3D532G6000HC30DC01 Powercolor Hellbound 7900xtx DeepCool PX850G. Tried reinstalling the RAM in different setups. Once I exceed 4800 MHz, I notice a loss of 16GB of RAM. Both applications and BIOS indicate this drop, but CPU-Z shows 32GB available in dual channel.