Z790 wont boot in xmp
Z790 wont boot in xmp
Gigabyte z790 auros elite ax is available at the specified link.
Gskill trident z5 can be found through the provided URL.
I7-13700k is listed alongside other components.
The ASUS Tuff Rtx 4070ti OC model is also included in the details.
My PC boots with default BIOS but has RAM rated for 6000, while the motherboard BIOS defaults to 4800.
Switching on XPM (profile1) prevents booting and displays a yellow DRAM LED, requiring a reset of the CMOS.
This is my first build, which took a long time, and I spent much time searching online for optimal MOSI/PCIe RAM options for a more advanced gaming configuration. Both the board and RAM were ranked in the top 5 on several sites, but now I feel I should have opted for cheaper RAM or even DDR4 instead of struggling with XPM.
It's XMP, not XPM.
Based on G.Skill's information, this memory kit may not fit your motherboard. The correct type and speed range don't guarantee compatibility with every board. At standard settings, most should work, but at higher frequencies or custom timings it can vary. Always verify compatibility before purchasing.
The link below confirms your kit isn't included in the 6000MT/s range sold by G.Skill with those specific timings for the Z790 Aorus Elite AX.
RAM Configurator - G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Locate your motherboard from the dropdown and use the Search function to find matching memory kits.
www.gskill.com
That said, it's possible they could still fit. It might even be a straightforward solution.
Which specific slots do you currently have installed? Start with the one nearest the CPU—slots 1 through 4, with slot 4 being closest to the edge of the board. Knowing the exact locations is important.
When assembling the PC with microcenters, the RAM wasn't listed as compatible. However, the store representative assured me it would work.
I checked the Gigabyte website and reviewed the compatible RAM list; the exact model number was there.
I also considered visiting the GSKill site to confirm compatibility.
https://imgur.com/a/b8dAFIo
So you're attempting to combine two distinct kits, but they seem to be the same model? That's probably the issue. Please review both posts carefully. Read the individual comments and then at the memory guide link, pay attention to the section titled "Mixed memory (Or the odd man out)" https://forums. How To - Troubleshooting problems with PC memory (RAM) and XMP profile settings
-MB: z790 aorus elite ax
-Bios: F2
I don't believe I've ever done anything like this before. (But I'll definitely remember that from now on) I just received two identical kits and made sure they matched the same product version.
I attempted to revert back in the bios and enabled XMP, then reduced the RAM timing from 6000 to 5600, and everything is functioning properly. That's sufficient for me; I'll consider it a success.
Thanks for all the useful information, but I'll just go with the win and stick to 5600 speeds without any further changes.
If I had invested 300 dollars in a memory kit, I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to see it perform at its best. At the very least, I’d upgrade the BIOS to version F5 and then reset the CMOS. AMD usually enhances memory support with each BIOS release, even if it isn’t explicitly mentioned in the notes—they often face compatibility challenges across nearly every platform since the first Ryzen era. Performance has improved with each new generation, though some issues remain, especially with this entirely new architecture. Even Intel has had to make similar adjustments from one generation to the next.
I wouldn’t accept a 5600 and might need to tweak the DRAM voltage slightly because you’re using four DIMMs. To reach 6000MT/s, the listed voltage of 1.35v assumes only two DIMMs are installed. Adding another pair increases stress on the memory controller, sometimes requiring a small adjustment in DRAM voltage to stabilize things. It’s not overly complex, but if you’re interested, I’d be happy to help.