My system:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor (not overclocked)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS PRO WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX AM4
Bios Version: F50
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 F4-3200C16D-32GVK
Problem is simple. I can't get the above memory kit to run at it's rated speed of 3200 Mhz and 16-18-18-38 at 1.35v. It only wants to run at the SPD speed of 2133 Mhz with a timing of 15-15-15-36 at 1.20v.
Scenario #1: In the BIOS, I've loaded the optimized settings, rebooted successfully, then went back into BIOS to load the XMP Profile #1 which would provide my desired settings of 3200 / 16-18-18-38. Upon save, it boots to a black screen forcing me to clear CMOS.
Scenario #2: In the BIOS, I've loaded the optimized settings, rebooted successfully, then went back into BIOS, this time leaving XMP set to OFF and manually setting 3200 Mhz and 16-18-18-38 at 1.35v. Upon reboot, it goes a little further, bringing up the AORUS boot screen, but that's where it freezes, again forcing me to power down and clear CMOS.
I've read that RGB Fusion causes memory issues because it interfaces with RAM equipped with RGB lighting, so I uninstalled the RGB Fusion Windows app and the RGB Fusion BIOS settings set to OFF, but doing this did nothing to fix the above scenarios.
I might have bought the wrong memory kit, but I don't know for sure.
I don't know the differences between the two kits, but I know that my (3200C16D) is Samsung B-Die. If I'm not mistaken, the 3200C16Q is using the same Samsung B-Die.
Other than running at a slow speed, I've had no other issues with the memory. It booted up the first time with both sticks populated in the correct DRAM 1 and 2 slot. Other than when I tried to clock the ram at a high speed, I've had zero lock ups and zero BSODs. It's running very stable, no issues. IMO, I don't believe I have a RAM issue, I think it's more the Gigabyte BIOS is the problem.
If anyone has any thoughts or info, let me know. I will appreciate any help I can get.
Note: Crossposted in the Gigabyte forum.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor (not overclocked)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS PRO WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX AM4
Bios Version: F50
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 F4-3200C16D-32GVK
Problem is simple. I can't get the above memory kit to run at it's rated speed of 3200 Mhz and 16-18-18-38 at 1.35v. It only wants to run at the SPD speed of 2133 Mhz with a timing of 15-15-15-36 at 1.20v.
Scenario #1: In the BIOS, I've loaded the optimized settings, rebooted successfully, then went back into BIOS to load the XMP Profile #1 which would provide my desired settings of 3200 / 16-18-18-38. Upon save, it boots to a black screen forcing me to clear CMOS.
Scenario #2: In the BIOS, I've loaded the optimized settings, rebooted successfully, then went back into BIOS, this time leaving XMP set to OFF and manually setting 3200 Mhz and 16-18-18-38 at 1.35v. Upon reboot, it goes a little further, bringing up the AORUS boot screen, but that's where it freezes, again forcing me to power down and clear CMOS.
I've read that RGB Fusion causes memory issues because it interfaces with RAM equipped with RGB lighting, so I uninstalled the RGB Fusion Windows app and the RGB Fusion BIOS settings set to OFF, but doing this did nothing to fix the above scenarios.
I might have bought the wrong memory kit, but I don't know for sure.
- The Gigabyte QVL for the mobo shows certification for F4-3200C16Q-32GVK. I purchased F4-3200C16D-32GVK.
- The G.Skill QVL for F4-3200C16Q-32GVK shows certification for B450 chipset.
The G.Skill QVL for F4-3200C16D-32GVK DOES NOT SHOW certification for the B450.
I don't know the differences between the two kits, but I know that my (3200C16D) is Samsung B-Die. If I'm not mistaken, the 3200C16Q is using the same Samsung B-Die.
Other than running at a slow speed, I've had no other issues with the memory. It booted up the first time with both sticks populated in the correct DRAM 1 and 2 slot. Other than when I tried to clock the ram at a high speed, I've had zero lock ups and zero BSODs. It's running very stable, no issues. IMO, I don't believe I have a RAM issue, I think it's more the Gigabyte BIOS is the problem.
If anyone has any thoughts or info, let me know. I will appreciate any help I can get.
Note: Crossposted in the Gigabyte forum.
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