XMP causing BSOD?

[1q2tom]

I have ASUS Z97-A, i7 4790K, and G.Skill Trident 2400 16gb. While exporting file in Adobe Premiere, I am getting BOSD before completion when I set the frequency myself or enable X.M.P. Can anyone tell me if I am doing something wrong? I am also using a stock CPU cooler and once upon rebbot I got a CPU overtemp error, the CPU doesn't seem to get past 63C durning export though. This doesn't seem to happen if XMP is diabled and the RAM is set to 1333. Thank you for any help.

 

[dwatterworth]

Is your memory kit 2 or 4 sticks? That frequency may be unstable with the XMP profile on that board. What voltage is the kit running at? 1.65v?

What program are you using to measure the CPU temperature? There are several points to take the temperature at. The stock cooler really shouldn't be used on this CPU, especially under full load situations.

I would guess the memory controller is being worked past the point of stability at the XMP 2400mhz setting, causing it to throw the temperature errors.

 

[1q2tom]

Is your memory kit 2 or 4 sticks? That frequency may be unstable with the XMP profile on that board. What voltage is the kit running at? 1.65v?

What program are you using to measure the CPU temperature? There are several points to take the temperature at. The stock cooler really shouldn't be used on this CPU, especially under full load situations.

I would guess the memory controller is being worked past the point of stability at the XMP 2400mhz setting, causing it to throw the temperature errors.

 

[1q2tom]

Sorry don't get the reply option. I have 2 8 gig sticks. I am not sure where to check on voltage, I never messed with it. NZXT case is where I monitor the temp, it never passes 53C and the reboot temp in BIOS has never passed 63C that I have been able to see. Thanks you for your reply.

 

[dwatterworth]

The NZXT case has a temperature sensor on it or is it a piece of software? I'm not familiar with it, sorry, that's why I ask. The core temperature of the chip can decrease very quickly, so the reboot temperature isn't very reliable.

Try using this: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Don't worry about the memory voltage if you haven't touched it, it's at the memory setting of 1.65v when XMP is turned on.

In the bios in the same area that the XMP option is located, is anything set to something other than Auto for features such as Ai Overclock tuner, Asus Multicore enhancement etc.? Does the auto setting put the memory to the 1333mhz?

I would try first the temperature monitoring software so you can see what is going on while in windows and using Premiere followed by turning off multicore enhancement in the bios if the temperatures seem to be very high. I'm thinking the XMP feature enables the multicore enhancement which usually will put the CPU into a constant 4.5ghz on all 4 cores which results in too much heat for the stock cooler to dissipate.

 

[1q2tom]

Thanks, I rendered with BIOS defaults and never got past 90C with that program you suggested. Then again with XMP and I hit 100C and blue screened. Without XMP BIOS is saying 1333 on the ram. I sure would like to use it at 2400 since I bought that 🙁 when I get some money I can buy the EVO 212 everyone talks about, but can't afford anything higher priced. Any good way to get my ram speeds in your opinion? To my understanding the CPU and board support it. I don't really care to overclock the CPU 4.0 is enough for me but, I guess that is being changed by default when I try and get the 2400 out of the ram by setting it alone or XMP. Sorry for the long reply just trying to understand the problem, then correct it. Thanks

 

[dwatterworth]

You can take two routes:

1. You can enable XMP and then just disable the Asus multicore enhancement, disable overvolting, turn on the EPU power saving features and leave all the core clock/turbo clock stuff at auto.

2. Instead of auto or XMP, you can select manual. To set the speed of your ram to 2400mhz, you will need to enter the timings and latency of the ram modules manually. That information can be found on the ram packaging, the ram stick itself usually or, by the part number on the ram stick, by looking on the manufacturer support webpage.

The CM Hyper 212 evo is a great product for the money and with it, you will be able to enable XMP and have the multicore enhancement enabled so your system sits comfortably at 4.5ghz continuously. Good luck!

 

[1q2tom]

thank you for you time and help