Solving RAM overclock issues with ASRock MB
Solving RAM overclock issues with ASRock MB
I own an Asrock AB350m Pro4 running the newest BIOS (5.50) with the following RAM:
- Kingston HyperX 3200MHz DDR4 CL16:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCWQ80K
The default frequency is 2400mhz. I've tested all XMP profiles, including 3000 and 3200, but encountered memory errors. Should I consider manual overclocking? If so, what settings should I adjust? Any recommendations?
Thorin01 :
Supahos :
It's all right, the RAM runs smoothly above 2666 at that voltage. It's just confirming it's operating from the default setting. Based on what you see in screenshots, do you think it's feasible to hit 3200mhz? (the native speed). You might need to increase the DRAM voltage to around 1.35 to 1.42 to achieve higher speeds. Typically, I set it to 1.42V—your RAM is safe up to 1.5, but I probably wouldn't push it beyond 1.45 for full-time use. After getting stability with a real memory tester like RamTest or PassMark's MemTest86, you can then adjust the DRAM voltage downwards while maintaining that performance. Also, check the VCCIO and VCCSA voltage settings; something to consider...
Try 2966 speed using the 3000 timings. As in setting the 3000 xmp, then manually adjust the speed to 2966.
Try 2966 speed with the 3000 timings.
Set the 3000 xmp, then manually adjust speed to 2966.
It works!
Using XMP profile 2 and 2933 (the nearest to 2966) passes the memory diagnostic tool and runs without crashing during games. However, I'm a bit concerned about "DRAM VOLTAGE 1.350" in red color (see picture).
This value appears automatically when you choose xmp profile 2.
Do I have to do manual overclocking? If so, I'm new to it, so what settings should I adjust? Any recommendations? Can you provide a screenshot of the CPU-Z memory and spd sections? With those changes, Supahos suggested an XMP profile 2 - 2933. Here is the screenshot: (on this one Slot #2 and #4 are identical) and if it helps, here are some UEFI details:
The system operates smoothly above 2666 runs at that voltage. It confirms the change from the default setting based on the information shown in screenshots. Whether reaching 3200mhz is feasible depends on the specific hardware and its capabilities.
It's feasible. Change the order of the sticks and give it another try.
If that doesn't succeed, increase the timings by 1-1-1-4.
Then retry, but run a benchmark—2933 at those timings could beat 3200 under very loose conditions.
Thorin01 :
Supahos :
It's all right, the RAM runs smoothly above 2666MHz at that voltage. It's just informing you it's higher than the default setting. Based on what you see in screenshots, do you think it's feasible to reach 3200MHz? (the native speed). You might need to increase the DRAM voltage to around 1.35 to 1.42 to achieve faster performance. Typically, I aim for 1.42V (your RAM is safe up to 1.5, but I probably wouldn't run it continuously beyond 1.45). After establishing stability—using a real memory tester like RamTest or PassMark's MemTest86—you can then adjust the DRAM voltage downwards while keeping stability. Also, check the VCCIO and VCCSA voltage settings; some systems require values between 1.18 to 1.25 for overclocking. I usually set them at the higher end when focusing on stability, then fine-tune the lower values once you have a stable point. VCCIO controls the integrated memory controller inside the processor package, so its value is crucial for memory overclocking and depends on your specific processor and chip quality.