The X370 gaming pro carbon overclocking won't function (Ryzen 5).
The X370 gaming pro carbon overclocking won't function (Ryzen 5).
Hello everyone, my first PC was built using EVO GEIL X 3000DDR-4 RAM, a Ryzen 1600x processor, and an X370 gaming pro carbon. Initially, the BIOS had some issues, so I had to flash it, which resolved the problem. I once overclocked the settings to 3.9GHz and it functioned properly; however, after further adjustments, no settings were stable except the defaults. Once the settings stabilized, my DDR4 remained at 2133 and supported up to 3000DDR RAM. I have a few questions about this situation. Here are some screenshots of my current configuration:
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I understand that with this CPU and setup, overclocking to at least 3.8GHz should be feasible. I can also attempt overclocking via the Ryzen master program after booting, but never through the BIOS. I tried removing the MOBO battery for a reset, but it didn’t help.
1. Are my BIOS settings correct for overclocking? (I suspect not, since it worked once)
2. The EVO GEIL 3000DDDR4 latency on my machine only shows 4 values, while my BIOS requests 5 values (see image 2). Could this RAM be the cause? Since it’s not listed on QVL, maybe a different RAM would work. Anyone have ideas?
3. The BIOS for this MOBO can be updated via a USB stick, but when I download the update from MSI support and unzip it, there’s no application available. So I’m unsure how to flash the BIOS. (Currently running 1.2; I’m quite anxious because I’ve heard this MOBO can behave strangely after BIOS updates.)
Put the file on your USB stick as mentioned above, boot to the bios, load bios defaults, its in the save and exit menu, then save and exit but spam the delete key and reboot back to the bios, now select M-Flash and follow the instructions.
Here's some of my overclock settings on the latest bios on that board to give you an idea of what to change, there is no guarantee that your ram will work at 3000mhz, or that your CPU will overclock to 3.9ghz, so start low and test and work your way up, Rome wasnt built in a day.
This MOBO's bios can be modified via a USB stick, but when I try to download the update from MSI support and unzip it, there is no application available, making me unsure how to flash the bios. (Currently running 1.2) I'm even feeling anxious because I've heard this MOBO can behave unpredictably after a bios flash. That's an older BIOS version. I think updating to 1.5 would be better using your USB drive. In the BIOS, there should be an M-Flash option that lets you update with the thumb drive. Versions 1.3 and higher use the 1.0.0.4a AGESA, which offers improved overclocking and memory support (the new AGESA let me achieve 2400Mhz on my Asrock x370 Fatal1ty board).
This MOBO's bios can be updated via a USB stick, but when I download the update from MSI support and unzip it, there is no app available, so I don’t even know how to flash the bios. (Currently running 1.2) I’m even nervous because I’ve heard this MOBO can get unstable with bios flashes. That’s a pretty early BIOS. I would update to 1.5 using your USB thumb drive. In your BIOS there is an M-Flash option that should let you update with the thumb drive. 1.3 and above use the 1.0.0.4a AGESA, which should support better overclocking and memory compatibility (The new AGESA let me use 2400Mhz instead of 2133 on my Asrock x370 Fatal1ty board). I tried to do this, but after installing the file from their site and watching that video, I only have these two files in my folder after downloading the update (No app)?!?!?
I tried to follow the instructions, but after installing the file from their support site and watching the video at the link you provided, I only found these two files in my folder post-download. The BIOS update (no app) doesn’t seem to match what’s shown. The correct file is E7A32AMS.150, which is version 1.5—the newest BIOS. The archive contains a text document with changes and the BIOS file itself. In your case, just copy E7A32AMS.150 to the thumb drive for it to work.
Put the file on your USB stick as mentioned above, boot to the bios, load bios defaults, its in the save and exit menu, then save and exit but spam the delete key and reboot back to the bios, now select M-Flash and follow the instructions.
Here's some of my overclock settings on the latest bios on that board to give you an idea of what to change, there is no guarantee that your ram will work at 3000mhz, or that your CPU will overclock to 3.9ghz, so start low and test and work your way up, Rome wasnt built in a day.