Setting DRAM Frequency

[beerlord]

I'm not concerned about overclocking my memory but in checking my ASUS Maximus X Hero BIOS I see that the frequency was already set to below the 3600 memory. There is an option in the drop down that I can choose to set to 3600 but is that better than leaving it to default settings or should I set the AI OC Tuner to XMP? At the least I want to get out the memory what I've paid for.
I know zilch about memory settings.
Thanks.

 

[Dunlop0078]

Yeah turn on XMP and see if it boots. Running a 3600mhz kit at 2133mhz or whatever that board sets as default is a waste imo.

 

[jeremyj_83]

Using XMP will set it to the settings that the manufacturer specified in the XMP profile, which would be the stated specs. Assuming you don't want to try and overclock or run tighter timings using XMP is the easiest way to get stated RAM specs.

 

[beerlord]

Thanks, I'll try setting to XMP and see what happens. I did try choosing my speed in the drop down but it only gave me a 'safe boot' option but I do want to get the most bang for my buck.

 

[beerlord]

So far so good with the XMP setting. I'm going to let it run some live video and video remuxing to see how it runs but I think I'm good.
Thanks for the help.