I recently built a new PC with an Intel i5 14600KF processor, an Asus TUF Gaming B760M-E D4 motherboard, and two 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury RAM sticks rated for 3200MHz. Initially, the system wouldn't boot at all until I tried using just one stick in slot A1. Putting any RAM in different slots didn't help. After getting into the BIOS, I adjusted the RAM frequency downward until I could use both sticks, but it only boots with them in slots A1 and B1. When I set the frequency to 2600MHz, I occasionally encountered a blue screen with a memory management error. Lowering it to 2133MHz seems to keep it stable, but I can't enable XMP in the BIOS, as it only shows an option to keep it disabled. I've researched my hardware and it seems compatible with XMP.
On another note, after a BIOS update and reset, I did manage to boot with the RAM at 3200MHz, but the system acted erratically. While using it, I also noticed occasional memory errors in the browser which forced me to restart it. I'm starting to wonder if I should just stay at 2133MHz. What could be causing these issues? Additionally, the computer has started to restart on its own spontaneously. A possible factor is that the SSD I installed was originally from another notebook, and I retained the OS on it. I'm running out of ideas on how to fix this. Can anyone help?
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Thanks for sharing your insights! I completely agree about starting fresh with the OS after such hardware changes. It’s also peculiar that XMP isn’t showing as an option; your RAM should ideally run at 3200MHz without issues. As for the motherboard lights changing color, that could signify POST errors, meaning it isn't happy with some configurations. Make sure all connections are secure and double-check for any possible faulty connections. If issues persist, considering a different RAM model that has proven stability with your motherboard might be worth it.
It sounds like you're dealing with a tricky situation! First off, it's essential to start with a clean OS installation whenever you swap out significant hardware. This can spare you a lot of future headaches. You mentioned updating your BIOS, which is good for improving RAM compatibility. If XMP is greyed out, it might indicate that your system isn't recognizing the RAM correctly, or there may be voltage issues if you try to manually overclock it. It's probably safer to keep your RAM running at 2133MHz for now and avoid potential damage. Make sure to check your motherboard manual to ensure you're using the correct RAM slots, which usually are the 2nd and 4th slots.
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