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XMP is active yet your RAM operates at 2666MHz instead of the expected 3200MHz.

XMP is active yet your RAM operates at 2666MHz instead of the expected 3200MHz.

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homedawg_
Member
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02-18-2016, 04:57 AM
#1
I just upgraded my computer with two more DDR4 8GB sticks, purchased from another brand but similar to the others. Both are 8GB, 3200MHz, 16CL, located in ports 2-4 and 1-3 respectively. I tried swapping them, but the PC won’t boot and the motherboard stays solid yellow, indicating a DRAM failure. It recognizes all four sticks, yet it shows only 32GB total. How can I resolve this issue?
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homedawg_
02-18-2016, 04:57 AM #1

I just upgraded my computer with two more DDR4 8GB sticks, purchased from another brand but similar to the others. Both are 8GB, 3200MHz, 16CL, located in ports 2-4 and 1-3 respectively. I tried swapping them, but the PC won’t boot and the motherboard stays solid yellow, indicating a DRAM failure. It recognizes all four sticks, yet it shows only 32GB total. How can I resolve this issue?

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Sukibooki
Member
204
02-24-2016, 06:32 AM
#2
Removing the two new sticks restores the frequency to 3200MHz.
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Sukibooki
02-24-2016, 06:32 AM #2

Removing the two new sticks restores the frequency to 3200MHz.

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axsthetiic
Member
218
02-24-2016, 05:18 PM
#3
Consider alternative brands to avoid similar problems, though it can occur occasionally. Switch to advanced settings. Check if multiple XMP profiles exist. If not, adjust the 3200 MT/s speed and timing manually.
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axsthetiic
02-24-2016, 05:18 PM #3

Consider alternative brands to avoid similar problems, though it can occur occasionally. Switch to advanced settings. Check if multiple XMP profiles exist. If not, adjust the 3200 MT/s speed and timing manually.

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tntboy66
Junior Member
36
02-26-2016, 09:33 AM
#4
Didn't realize how many profiles I have. I accessed advanced settings and AI Tweaker, then the AI Overclock Tuner. There are three options listed: XMP 1, XMP 2, and Auto Below. One option is labeled XMP with only one choice—XMP DDR4-3200.
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tntboy66
02-26-2016, 09:33 AM #4

Didn't realize how many profiles I have. I accessed advanced settings and AI Tweaker, then the AI Overclock Tuner. There are three options listed: XMP 1, XMP 2, and Auto Below. One option is labeled XMP with only one choice—XMP DDR4-3200.

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Sertero28
Senior Member
589
02-26-2016, 11:57 AM
#5
I believe I resolved the issue by switching to Auto mode and adjusting the timing settings from 16-20-20-40 to 16-18-18-38. It appears to have worked, hopefully.
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Sertero28
02-26-2016, 11:57 AM #5

I believe I resolved the issue by switching to Auto mode and adjusting the timing settings from 16-20-20-40 to 16-18-18-38. It appears to have worked, hopefully.

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playstation43
Member
61
02-27-2016, 09:56 PM
#6
It seems the two sticks differ in timing, so the system chose the one with the most frequent 'set'—around 2666 MT/s. If a memtest runs without strange crashes, everything looks fine.
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playstation43
02-27-2016, 09:56 PM #6

It seems the two sticks differ in timing, so the system chose the one with the most frequent 'set'—around 2666 MT/s. If a memtest runs without strange crashes, everything looks fine.