Hey everyone! I just finished building a new PC, and I'm running into an issue with my RAM. The specs on the box say it's rated for 6000 MHz, but in BIOS, it's only showing up at 4800 MHz. When I try to enable the XMP profile, I end up with a blank screen and the VGA light turns white. After that, the BIOS resets itself, and I'm back to installing Windows on the default settings. I'm looking for any tips or tricks to try before giving the XMP profile another shot. Here's a quick rundown of my build:
- **CPU:** Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core
- **RAM:** G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000
- **Motherboard:** ASRock Z890 Pro-A WiFi ATX
- ... (other components listed in detail)
Thanks for your help!
5 Answers
First off, make sure your RAM sticks are installed in the correct slots! They should be in slots 2 and 4 based on your motherboard layout. That could help you hit that 6000 MHz speed easy.
I had a similar situation where the EXPO setting didn’t work for me either. Instead, I took note of the settings EXPO wanted to apply and manually entered them in the BIOS. It worked like a charm and I’ve had no issues since! You might want to try that method.
Is your RAM labeled for both EXPO and XMP? If it is, that’s a good sign. But if problems continue, consider returning your RAM for one that's listed on your motherboard's QVL to ensure compatibility.
Yes, it mentions both on the box, and I even found it on the QVL list for my board.
That’s good to know! Just keep tweaking those settings and you should find a stable setup.
Sounds like your overclock might be unstable. You have a few options:
1) Manually overclock the RAM to a stable speed close to 6000 MHz.
2) If that doesn’t work, consider trying a different RAM kit.
3) If you're set on keeping this RAM, you could explore upgrading your motherboard or CPU, just in case there’s a compatibility issue.
Do you think updating my BIOS could help? I noticed I'm on an older version.
If you're still having issues, consider clearing your CMOS. This will reset the BIOS settings and might get your system to boot again without waiting for an auto-reset. Just disconnect the power and either remove the battery or use the CMOS jumper.
I’ve been having trouble getting the battery out. I’ll definitely give it another try!
Yep, I double-checked the manual and they're in the right slots.