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  • How to Enable XMP to attempt rated specifications

    https://www.gskill.com/community/158...-to-Enable-XMP



    Table of Contents



    Before You Begin


    Overclocking is considered to be an art form by many PC enthusiasts, since it takes into account many aspects of hardware knowledge. So while overclocking can be complex, memory overclocking has been simplified over the years to allow novices and general DIY PC builders achieve a reasonable level of memory overclock with compatible CPUs and motherboards. XMP is one such technology.


    How to Enable XMP


    Enabling XMP typically involves 3 steps:
    1. Enter BIOS
    2. Enable XMP
    3. Save and Reset




    >> Enter BIOS


    First, enter BIOS by continuously press the "Delete" key after powering on the system. If you see the OS loading screen, then wait for the OS to finish loading, shut down the system, and try again. For most laptops and some motherboards, you may need to press the "F2" key instead. Please refer to the motherboard or system manual for how to enter the BIOS.


    >> Enable XMP


    Second, once you see the BIOS screen, navigate to the menu location where it allows you to select the XMP profile. Please refer to the motherboard manual for the location of the XMP option.

    Tip: Some BIOS may have an "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode". The location of the XMP option in "Easy Mode" may vary between motherboard models. The location of the XMP option in "Advanced Mode" is usually in the same menu location. To switch between "Easy Mode" and "Advanced Mode", press "F1" for the help screen to find the shortcut hotkey to switch between the two modes.

    For reference, below are XMP option locations in BIOS from major motherboard vendors.

    Quick Links:






    ASUS – Advanced Mode
    "Ai Tweaker" tab -> "Ai Overclock Tuner"







    ASRock – Advanced Mode
    "OC Tweaker" tab -> "Load XMP Setting"







    EVGA – Advanced Configuration/Enter Setup
    "Memory" tab -> "Memory Profiles"







    Gigabyte – Advanced Mode
    "Tweaker" tab -> "Extreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.)"







    MSI – Advanced Mode
    "OC" tab -> "Extreme Memory Profile(XMP)"






    On AMD platforms, it may be listed as "DOCP" on ASUS motherboards or "A-XMP" on MSI motherboards.





    ASUS – Advanced Mode
    "Ai Tweaker" tab -> "Ai Overclock Tuner"







    MSI – Advanced Mode
    "OC" tab -> "A-XMP"




    >> Save and Reset


    Third, press "F10" to save the current BIOS settings and restart the system. After rebooting, the system should boot at the rated XMP overclock memory speed.


    Verify Memory Speed with CPU-Z


    After booting into Windows, you can use the free CPU-Z application to check the operating memory frequency. If the operating memory frequency matches the XMP speed of the memory kit, then XMP is successfully enabled.





    In CPU-Z, go to the "Memory" tab and find "DRAM Frequency". Then multiple this value by 2 to get the operating DDR transfer rate, which should match the memory kit specifications. In the example above, "DRAM Frequency" shows "1600", and multiplying this by 2 would result in "3200", which matches the correct "DDR4-3200" specification of this memory kit.


    Basic Troubleshooting

    >> Reset the BIOS


    If you enable XMP, and the system no longer boots no matter how long you wait, then you may need to reset the BIOS to boot at default settings in order to try again or for further troubleshooting.

    There are a few ways to reset the BIOS.
    • Battery Removal Method (This is the easiest method)
      1. Power off the system, and disconnect the power cord.
      2. Remove the round lithium battery from the motherboard.
      3. Wait for about 60 seconds.
      4. Reinstall the round lithium battery.
      5. Reconnect the power cord and power on the system.
    • Jumper Method (If you are comfortable using jumpers)
      1. Power off the system, and disconnect the power cord.
      2. Locate the "CLRTC" jumper pins on the motherboard (Refer to the motherboard manual)
      3. Short or connect these two pins for about 5~10 seconds (Make sure to not touch anything else on the motherboard). On some motherboards, if you see 3 pins for the "CLRTC" jumper, please refer to the motherboard manual for instructions on which pins to short.
      4. Reconnect the power cord, and power on the system.
    • Clear CMOS Button (Not all motherboards have this feature)
    • Some motherboards feature a "Clear CMOS" or "BIOS Reset" button on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard. You can press this button for a few seconds to clear and reset the BIOS settings.



    >> Can’t Get into the BIOS?


    If you can’t press the "Delete" key fast enough to get into BIOS or if the computer shows the OS loading screen too fast, then (with the system powered off) you can disconnect all connectors to SATA storage drives and remove all m.2 storage drives. Typically, when the motherboard does not detect a storage drive, it will load the BIOS instead.

    Remember to power off the computer system when you are reconnecting the storage drives.

    >> Blank Screen After XMP is Enabled?


    Here is a list of items to check if the system fails to boot after enabling XMP.
    1. Are the memory modules installed in the correct memory slots?
      Please check the motherboard manual to make sure the memory modules are installed in the recommended memory slots. Then reset the BIOS and try enabling XMP again.
    2. Is the BIOS updated to the latest version?
      Please check the motherboard product website to make sure your motherboard BIOS is updated to the latest version.
    3. Does the memory kit function properly at the default SPD speed?
      Please reset the BIOS settings and make sure the system can boot properly with the default SPD settings. To make sure the memory kit is not faulty, please run Memtest or a similar memory diagnostic test. If Memtest or memory diagnostic test show errors with the memory kit at default SPD settings, then it might be a faulty memory kit, and we would recommend contacting G.SKILL technical support for further troubleshooting or requesting an RMA replacement under warranty with us.
    4. Is the memory kit compatible with the motherboard?
      Please check the QVL for the memory kit on the G.SKILL website to make sure your motherboard is listed.
    5. For further troubleshooting or if you have any questions about G.SKILL products, please contact our technical support via email.

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