Installing a new ram module

[Davemaster84]

Hi everyone. I am about to add another ram module, in order to enable dual channel, it's the same ram (xmp 16gb module). Do I need to do anything? Should I reset bios to optimal settings since I changed the ram speed to 3200? Or it's just plug and play. Thanks a lot 

[The_russian]

Make sure you are using the right slots to take advantage of dual channel, usually it is slots A2 and B2 but the manual will say for sure. After that just make sure XMP is enabled in bios. 

[less_pointy]

Make sure that:

- The module is identical (but as I understand you that's the case)

- Make sure you put it in the correct slot (check your motherboard manual, often they are color coded to show the matching slots)

- Check your BIOS settings to make sure that all RAM is recognized and running at the correct speeds. If supported by your motherboard, select the correct (XMP) timing profile to match your memory.

[Davemaster84]

Thanks a bunch, the ram will arrive on Tuesday, but I wanted to know if it will boot up, the ram is identical and the current module is installed in the 2nd slot, according to the board manual he new one should go in the 4th