Question XMP/EVO RAM overclock makes pc not want to boot! orange light on MOBO

Nov 14, 2024
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Hello Im wondering if anyone knows what i can do to enable xmp/expo overclock my ram without it not booting
i have read that sometimes it is the CPU memory causing the issue but i think it would be weird seeing as i have a very high end CPU but if anyone knows what the problem is and how i can fix it i would greatly appreciate it!
Also the BIOS is updated
MY SPECS:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 62 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card
Case: Aerocool Shard ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: Dell Alienware AW2523HF 24.5" 1920 x 1080 360 Hz Monitor
 
Solution
Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
What BIOS version are you currently on for your motherboard?
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Also the BIOS is updated
Did you clear the CMOS after verifying your BIOS was successfully flashed to the latest version?

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
Rams populating slots A2 and B2?

Case: Aerocool Shard ATX Mid Tower Case
Just an observation, with very little intakes vents, it's very likely going to cook your innards.
Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
What BIOS version are you currently on for your motherboard?
+
Also the BIOS is updated
Did you clear the CMOS after verifying your BIOS was successfully flashed to the latest version?

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
Rams populating slots A2 and B2?

Case: Aerocool Shard ATX Mid Tower Case
Just an observation, with very little intakes vents, it's very likely going to cook your innards.
 
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Solution
Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
What BIOS version are you currently on for your motherboard?
+
Also the BIOS is updated
Did you clear the CMOS after verifying your BIOS was successfully flashed to the latest version?

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
Rams populating slots A2 and B2?

Case: Aerocool Shard ATX Mid Tower Case
Just an observation, with very little intakes vents, it's very likely going to cook your innards.
Hello it randomly worked, idk how i have tried for several days to launch it to xmp and 1 day it just decided that it wants to but ty for help!
 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
If you're having problems jumping straight in at 6000MT/s, try a lower XMP speed.

In theory, you should be able to select different memory speeds in the BIOS. The stock DDR5 JEDEC speed is typically 4800MT/s, so try XMP/Expo 5200, then 5400, 5600, 5800 and run a short stress test at each speed. You might not hit 6000, but a stable 5800 should be near enough.

I'm still running my 7950X at 4800MT/s for stability and also because the 2x32GB RAM I bought in 2022 won't reach 6000MT/s.