What method should I use to reverse the overclocking of RAM?
What method should I use to reverse the overclocking of RAM?
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5
RAM
14.0GB Dual-Channel Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz RGB
@ 399MHz (16-22-23-53)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. B450M DS3H
Graphics
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics (Gigabyte)
I have turned off the XMP profile in the BIOS, yet RAM still shows OC to 3200MHz. I remember using software to reach that speed, which worked well with stable timings and voltage. I don’t recall the exact program, but it helped.
My goal is to remove the OC so I can run memtest86. I’ve experienced blue screens due to Dying Light, which once completely damaged my system. The screen would also show static even when running programs or videos. Since Vega 11 uses system RAM, the issue likely lies there, but I can’t reverse the changes.
Ryzen Master might have been used for overclocking RAM. Check uninstall programs to refresh your memory.
Set RAM frequency to AUTO. It could also be referred to as 'multiplier' or another term, but stick with AUTO. If unsure about any BIOS settings, perform a CMOS reset. In fact, that might be the best approach. Changing settings you're not sure about without knowing them can lead to confusion; a reset returns everything to simple and safe defaults.
I also had Ryzen Master but I haven't used it because I don't have any liquid coolant yet. I'll try it later. How can I perform a CMOS reset?
Review your guide...there are two pins on the motherboard that you can connect together. Power it down, remove the power cable, lift the cover, find the pins and connect them with a screwdriver. It's quite safe, even if you misplace the pins, because power is off and disconnected.
A reminder for today...you should practice a CMOS reset on your motherboard whenever you adjust BIOS settings.
Are you saying you used that before? or when trying to remove the OC timings?
BTW, an application works by changing settings in CMOS so they will take effect at the next start-up. RyzenMaster does it the same way. By using them you are doing the same thing as you would in the BIOS, except with the uncertainty of knowing exactly what else they might be doing. I'd be very hesitant to use the Gigabyte app simply because their motherboard app's have a phenomenal reputation for being buggy. Resetting CMOS is still the best way to erase the effects of what those apps did in a safe way so you can be assured nothing was left incorrectly configured.