Why can't I locate the settings to increase my RAM speed in BIOS?

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Why can't I locate the settings to increase my RAM speed in BIOS?

Why can't I locate the settings to increase my RAM speed in BIOS?

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18_kt_Kiwi
Junior Member

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01-03-2018, 12:31 PM

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I have an ASUS Prime B360 M-A motherboard that I'm almost certain supports XMP, and I believe my RAM meets the requirements. After checking benchmarks, it was confirmed that XMP could be enabled on it. When accessing BIOS (using the most recent version for my board), I don't see an option to activate XMP where it's usually listed under the AI tweaker section. Please let me know if you can assist further.

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18_kt_Kiwi

01-03-2018, 12:31 PM #1

I have an ASUS Prime B360 M-A motherboard that I'm almost certain supports XMP, and I believe my RAM meets the requirements. After checking benchmarks, it was confirmed that XMP could be enabled on it. When accessing BIOS (using the most recent version for my board), I don't see an option to activate XMP where it's usually listed under the AI tweaker section. Please let me know if you can assist further.

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master_kingl
Member

93

01-03-2018, 07:22 PM

#2

it should appear in EZ mode, though that board can only handle up to 2666MHz of RAM

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master_kingl

01-03-2018, 07:22 PM #2

it should appear in EZ mode, though that board can only handle up to 2666MHz of RAM

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KlayDog1
Senior Member

685

01-09-2018, 07:19 AM

#3

The ram specifications are as follows: DDR4 2666MHz and above memory modules will operate at the maximum of 2666MHz on Intel® 8th and 9th Gen processors with 6 cores or more. We'll be back.

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KlayDog1

01-09-2018, 07:19 AM #3

The ram specifications are as follows: DDR4 2666MHz and above memory modules will operate at the maximum of 2666MHz on Intel® 8th and 9th Gen processors with 6 cores or more. We'll be back.

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realfuzzpikchu
Member

208

01-14-2018, 12:35 PM

#4

RAM kits usually contain just one XMP profile, which matches their specified maximum speed. It seems I might have used a different, slower profile, but the memory is unclear. If your RAM's rated speed exceeds what the board supports, you'll need to adjust the speed and timings yourself.

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realfuzzpikchu

01-14-2018, 12:35 PM #4

RAM kits usually contain just one XMP profile, which matches their specified maximum speed. It seems I might have used a different, slower profile, but the memory is unclear. If your RAM's rated speed exceeds what the board supports, you'll need to adjust the speed and timings yourself.

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grr_face1
Member

144

01-15-2018, 01:32 AM

#5

B360 doesn't support RAM overclocking. The maximum supported frequency is 2666mhz (with or without XMP). If you're already at that speed, activating XMP offers no benefit (it might only adjust the DDR voltage).

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grr_face1

01-15-2018, 01:32 AM #5

B360 doesn't support RAM overclocking. The maximum supported frequency is 2666mhz (with or without XMP). If you're already at that speed, activating XMP offers no benefit (it might only adjust the DDR voltage).

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Satori_San
Member

70

01-16-2018, 05:25 PM

#6

only z board and k cpu below 12th gen support overclock ram as much as possible. the xmp feature for these chipsets is xmp-2400 or xmp-2666mhz, which is the maximum for non-k cpu and normal 2133-2400mhz ddr4. you shouldn't exceed the ram frequency supported by non-k cpu to maintain performance. because intel locks this feature, you need a high-end board and cpu to access overclocking, which intel removed from mid and low-end users. you might consider using a lower ram timing, such as 20-20-20-50-360 to 18-18-18-36-108, and try command rate 1 with a ram test tool like prime95. warning: not suitable for beginners or those without expertise in overclocking.

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Satori_San

01-16-2018, 05:25 PM #6

only z board and k cpu below 12th gen support overclock ram as much as possible. the xmp feature for these chipsets is xmp-2400 or xmp-2666mhz, which is the maximum for non-k cpu and normal 2133-2400mhz ddr4. you shouldn't exceed the ram frequency supported by non-k cpu to maintain performance. because intel locks this feature, you need a high-end board and cpu to access overclocking, which intel removed from mid and low-end users. you might consider using a lower ram timing, such as 20-20-20-50-360 to 18-18-18-36-108, and try command rate 1 with a ram test tool like prime95. warning: not suitable for beginners or those without expertise in overclocking.