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Alright problem solved by clearing the CMOS. Just resetting the BIOS solved the issue. With that said, the difference in performance is huge: my Desktop score on UserBenchmark went from 70% to 90%. Ryzen does like fast RAM.

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I bought a pair of Corsair Vengeance RAM sticks clocked at 3200 MHz but they are running at only 2100 MHz on my Gigabyte motherboard. XMP wasn't activated first but I did activate it yesterday and thought that would do the trick but on Windows I can see that it's still at 2100 MHz. I'm really confused with the whole interface and all the numbers so I'm sharing a screenshot with you. I've never overclocked anything in the past but I thought buying something at a higher frequency would make me avoid to have to do it.

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someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think that right column is just the default settings. best bet is to go into windows and launch cpu-z and see if the memory frequency shows 3200mhz or 2133mhz

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Complete specs list?  XMP tells me you have Intel but nothing else (D.O.C.P. for AMD).  Does your motherboard support faster memory?

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10 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

xmp profile 2 should solve your problem

There's no profile 2.

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17 minutes ago, Tristerin said:

Complete specs list?  XMP tells me you have Intel but nothing else (D.O.C.P. for AMD).  Does your motherboard support faster memory?

Depending on the manufacturer, the name might change. Apparently Gigabyte uses XMP for AMD motherboards too. I already put links to the motherboard official page and the ram listing 

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20 minutes ago, RickyOG90 said:

someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think that right column is just the default settings. best bet is to go into windows and launch cpu-z and see if the memory frequency shows 3200mhz or 2133mhz

It is running at 2133 

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Just now, LukeSavenije said:

really? try clocking it manually then

I have really no idea how to do it

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Just now, IAmAndre said:

I have really no idea how to do it

there are many guides for it. just use google

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Just now, LukeSavenije said:

there are many guides for it. just use google

You mean RAM overclocking?

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Just now, IAmAndre said:

You mean RAM overclocking?

kinda yeah. but then you set the clocks to what it's rated for

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I wouldn't use manual. Your board should support XMP to 3200, your RAM should support XMP to 3200. Could try flash BIOS if not latest version. Then clear CMOS (even if you flash).

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

Don't forget to tag or quote in your reply if you want me to know you've answered or have another question.

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Also if you have already update BIOS did you

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Note: Update AMD Chipset Driver 18.10.20.02 or latest version before update this BIOS.

 

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

Don't forget to tag or quote in your reply if you want me to know you've answered or have another question.

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7 minutes ago, keskparane said:

Also if you have already update BIOS did you

 

Ok I'll try this tomorrow and get back to you.

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Get a screen shot of CPUZ running with the memory tab open.

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13 hours ago, keskparane said:

Also if you have already update BIOS did you

 

How do I check the AMD chipset driver? I attached a screenshot of my device manager and there are quite a few AMD devices and I'm not sure which to check. 

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Alright problem solved by clearing the CMOS. Just resetting the BIOS solved the issue. With that said, the difference in performance is huge: my Desktop score on UserBenchmark went from 70% to 90%. Ryzen does like fast RAM.

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2 hours ago, IAmAndre said:

Alright problem solved by clearing the CMOS. Just resetting the BIOS solved the issue. With that said, the difference in performance is huge: my Desktop score on UserBenchmark went from 70% to 90%. Ryzen does like fast RAM.

I love it when people take my answer and use it as their own /s

23 hours ago, keskparane said:

..... Then clear CMOS (even if you flash).

 

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

Don't forget to tag or quote in your reply if you want me to know you've answered or have another question.

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44 minutes ago, keskparane said:

I love it when people take my answer and use it as their own /s

 

Sorry I missed it ?

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5 minutes ago, IAmAndre said:

Sorry I missed it ?

No money, no chicks, the glory was all I had.

If you're interested in a product please download and read the manual first.

Don't forget to tag or quote in your reply if you want me to know you've answered or have another question.

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