The computer failed to start after XMP, not just during BIOS setup.
The computer failed to start after XMP, not just during BIOS setup.
Hello everyone, I purchased a GSkill TridentZ RGB with 2x8GB RAM and 3200 MHz clock speed for my system. However, I observed it wasn't performing at its maximum capacity. After entering BIOS and applying XMP profile 1, I saved the changes and exited. The computer restarted but didn’t display video. Upon inspection, all fans—CPU, case, and RAM—were functioning properly, but the motherboard LEDs remained inactive, only showing a red LED as per the manual, which indicates an issue with the CPU.
I attempted to reset the CMOS by removing the battery for about an hour, but no improvement occurred. When trying to power on the system, it didn’t display any signals, including the normal beep sound or the motherboard RGB lights.
I’m wondering if this might have damaged my CPU after applying the XMP profile.
Details:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte AX-370 Gaming K5
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (not overclocked)
- RAM: GSkill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200 MHz
- Video: Nvidia GTX 1050 TI 4 GB
Is it DDR3 or DDR4 since the XMP profile is only for DDR3 memory modules? I looked on the g skill website and found that the RAM you mentioned isn’t available in the DDR3 version.
Here’s the link to the relevant page: https://www.gskill.com/en/finder...
For XMP support in DDR3 RAM, see: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_p...prov=sfla1
In my view, you might need to access the BIOS and turn off the XMP profile setting, allowing another RAM to work.
Muzzammil22 :
Is it DDR3 or DDR4 because XMP profile option is for DDR3 memory modules. I checked on g skill website and the RAM you mentioned is not available in DDR3 version.
https://www.gskill.com/en/finder?cat=31&...el+Kit&p=2
For XMP support in DDR3 RAM see below
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_p...prov=sfla1
So in my opinion you should somehow get into bios and disable the xmp profile setting, you can enter bios using a different RAM.
It's a DDR4 RAM Memory, thing is that I will need to buy another ram to check that out. I'll do it if I don't find another solution first
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Have you attempted every stage of accessing BIOS during PC startup? Consider pressing every potential key to enter BIOS.
Your motherboard supports Dual BIOS, including the one you're using now and a backup version. Learn how to switch between them so you can boot and adjust your settings properly. You're unsure if XMP applies only to DDR3 while the board claims it's designed for DDR4—check that information as well. I'm currently using my DDR4 RAM with XMP on an MSI motherboard.
Dudio:
Your motherboard supports Dual BIOS as well. You're using one currently and have a backup version. Learn how to change to the other BIOS so you can boot and adjust your settings properly. I wasn't sure if XMP applies only to DDR3, since the board claims it's designed for DDR4—check that information too.
I looked online and others suggested holding the power and reset buttons for about 10 seconds before restarting to switch to the backup BIOS. That didn’t work :/
Keep searching for a solution, thank you.
Dudio is right, you can apply the XMP feature with DDR4 memory, but it needs to be compatible with AMD's Ryzen CPU. Because you're using a Ryzen CPU, you should review the Memory Support List for Ryzen CPUs from the link provided. You can find it by downloading the PDF file and checking it here: http://imgur.com/a/pNVFt
I attempted to publish this earlier but it didn't appear.
Update: I tested all BIOS keys, reset the CMOS with a jumper and battery, switched to backup BIOS, pressed reset and power button for 10 seconds, yet there was no response.
I'm wondering if my CPU might be damaged. :/