Author: Dhx
Subject: P68 Extreme3 Gen3 - RAM Troubles, Bios Questions
Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 4:55am
Hello,
I am attempting to max out my old system to prep for VR and bought some new DDR3 RAM with the hopes of running it at 2133. When I attempt to run the sticks at any speed over 1333, the pc fails to POST properly and after a few attempts loads the old BIOS settings and starts normally with the RAM running at 1333.
I tried using the XMP profiles and both Automatic and Manual settings to set the timings. I have also tried running the sticks at various speeds between 1333 and 2133 and have not had luck.
My first thought was to update the BIOS but I came across this thread (http://forums.tweaktown.com/asrock/53784-important-bios-update-information-asrock-intel-6-series-x79-chipset-mother-boards-10.html) from parsec on the TweakTown forums from 2013 and it led me here. I thought I would ask for advice on the safety of updating the BIOS with a i2500k CPU and what other steps I should take to get the RAM working at 2133.
I am also more than happy to provide additional information that may be of use. I have CPU-Z or can grab any other needed tools.
Thank you!
My System:
CPU: i2500k (Overclocked)
MBO: ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 (Bios Ver - P1.20)
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws F3-2133C9D-16GXH
Edited by Dhx - 15 hours 16 minutes ago at 4:59am
Subject: P68 Extreme3 Gen3 - RAM Troubles, Bios Questions
Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 4:55am
Hello,
I am attempting to max out my old system to prep for VR and bought some new DDR3 RAM with the hopes of running it at 2133. When I attempt to run the sticks at any speed over 1333, the pc fails to POST properly and after a few attempts loads the old BIOS settings and starts normally with the RAM running at 1333.
I tried using the XMP profiles and both Automatic and Manual settings to set the timings. I have also tried running the sticks at various speeds between 1333 and 2133 and have not had luck.
My first thought was to update the BIOS but I came across this thread (http://forums.tweaktown.com/asrock/53784-important-bios-update-information-asrock-intel-6-series-x79-chipset-mother-boards-10.html) from parsec on the TweakTown forums from 2013 and it led me here. I thought I would ask for advice on the safety of updating the BIOS with a i2500k CPU and what other steps I should take to get the RAM working at 2133.
I am also more than happy to provide additional information that may be of use. I have CPU-Z or can grab any other needed tools.
Thank you!
My System:
CPU: i2500k (Overclocked)
MBO: ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 (Bios Ver - P1.20)
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws F3-2133C9D-16GXH
Edited by Dhx - 15 hours 16 minutes ago at 4:59am