Yet Another XMP question
Yet Another XMP question
Running 3400 usually requires an OC for the CPU to achieve full performance, depending on the specific 6700K model. Some users have managed 3200 without an OC, while others struggled to reach 2800 even with one. Be sure to use the most recent BIOS version.
Have you explored alternative XMP profiles besides the 3400? Have you reset the BIOS to its default settings before choosing your XMP profile? Can you start using a single stick and booting with the 3400? Additionally, consider manually increasing the DRAM voltage.
Have you explored different XMP profiles or limited yourself to just the 3400?
No. The only action I noticed was the prominent "XMP off - XMP on" button, which I pressed. Should I experiment with other speeds for testing, even though I only want the advertised 3400?
Yes.
Did you attempt resetting the BIOS to its default settings and then choosing your XMP profile?
The BIOS was set to "default" when I tried the "xmp on" option.
When using just one stick, can you boot with the 3400 speed?
I haven't tested it yet. If it works, what would that imply? How could I upgrade from a single stick to two?
You might also consider manually adjusting the DRAM voltage.
I think so, but doing that would require increasing the CPU multiplier and other parameters. This memory is 3400mhz and matches the manufacturer's specs for this board. It should function as intended without needing extra time spent searching for optimal settings.
To achieve those RAM speeds on your motherboard, you might need to overclock since that speed isn't built-in. Have you considered increasing the DRAM voltage? Regarding XMP profiles, you could choose a lower speed profile. Testing one stick versus two was just to determine if one stick is problematic or if the memory controller is limited.
Running 3400 usually requires an overclocking component to achieve full performance, depending on the specific 6700K model. Some users have managed 3200 without overclocking, while others struggled to reach 2800 even with it. Be sure to use the most recent BIOS version.
Well, the concept of XMP profiles aims to apply updates in a standard manner. I'm too old and lazy now to spend time figuring out "the right values."
That specific memory model only includes one XMP profile and is compatible with the motherboard, which also supports XMP.
My mistake was relying on the "Live Update 6.0 MSI" app, which was supposed to keep everything current, even the BIOS. I assumed it would work without question, and that was my error. Once I discovered a newer BIOS version (1.3) and flashed it in, I could simply enable the XMP profile. Everything functions perfectly now. The memory operates at 3400mhz, and all voltages are automatically adjusted after setting the XMP profile.
This is exactly how XMP should operate, and fortunately, it's working as expected following the BIOS upgrade.