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AlgernonFTW
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Hi all, I've been unable to get my RAM (32 GB; 2 x 16 GB 3000 MHz Corsair Vengeance) to work properly on this motherboard. Looking at this [URL=https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/AB350%20Pro4/index.asp#Memory]memory compatibility page[/URL], it says that it supports the 3000 MHz speed of my RAM, and it says "16 GB" under Size, and 2 DIMM slots. It's unclear if that means it supports up to 16 GB per slot, or 16 GB total between the 2 slots.
I have had a few BSOD's with this RAM, but usually I have page crashes on Chrome and the occasional game crash. I ran a memory check and it said there was an error, but it would not complete or give me specifics. Can anyone tell me A) If it is possible to adjust the channels/speeds of the RAM to make it run properly, or B) If the only solution is to get a new motherboard? If that is the case, I can list the rest of my hardware to figure out if I can get away with just upgrading the motherboard and nothing else. Not sure if bumping from 16 GB to 32 GB is worth a huge investment. Thanks, and let me know what other info I can provide if it helps. |
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AlgernonFTW
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Hyperlinking does not seem to work... just go here, and look up the Corsair compatibility:
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/AB350%20Pro4/index.asp#Memory |
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Ray62
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That is the size of one RAM module.
Which RAM do you have exactly? I guess CMD64GX4M4B3000C15 or CMW64GX4M4D3000C16 for 2 x 16GB double rank. To get the RAM stable, - Reduce frequency to the next step down - Or/And increase DRAM voltage a bit (but stay under 1.4V) A good helper is the DRAM calculator and it's howtos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOqhyVNPhaM https://www.overclock.net/forum/13-amd-general/1640919-new-dram-calculator-ryzena-1-6-2-overclocking-dram-am4-membench-0-8-dram-bench.html |
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I have this RAM: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-32GB-3000MHz-Memory-Systems/dp/B014UYPEXE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=32gb+vengeance+3000&qid=1574189499&sr=8-1
I will check out those links and try adjusting the frequency... when you say adjust to the next step down, do you mean I should adjust each of the numbers down by 1 in the bios on the DRAM channels? Are there any that I should not adjust? I pulled one stick out yesterday, but I am still having crashes even with a single 16 GB stick. So it must be the voltage or timings, not the amount of RAM. I never learned these details about RAM because I never really had issues before this all started, so thank you for your help. |
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Ray62
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What CPU do you use?
With what frequency the RAM is running? How long are you using it? Did you choose XMP profile with 3000MHz? What i meant with a step down is XMP with 2933, 2800, 2666 etc. and you have to check the DRAM voltage, it should be 1.35V The next thing: According to the amazon link, you have this RAM CMK32GX4M2B3000C15, which is NOT in the QVL (and i guess in no memory QVL of any AM4 Ryzen board) This RAM is some years old and optimized for Intel X99 and 100 Series motherboards. It will NOT run out of the box with Ryzen CPUs. I own this RAM too, used it in 2017 with a R7 1800X, got it to run first with 2666Mhz, with some tuning and bios versions some months later with 2800/2933Mhz. With a R7 2700X and newer bios i could run it with 3000Mhz and a bit more. With a new 3000 Ryzen R5, R7 or R9 it maybe will be a bit easier. This RAM is a typical candidate for the Ryzen DRAM calculator. |
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Well, you're right. I mis-read that code, I thought it was the other one that ended in C15 which is on the QVL.
I have the Ryzen 5 1600x CPU. My version of the BIOS only gives the option to run at 2933 MHz as the closest option to 3000, so that's what I've been using, and it runs at 1.35V by default. I have also been unable to update my BIOS to a newer version in the hopes that it would better detect different RAM types. It won't detect any of the flash drives I've put the updates on. But that's a different story. So, my CPU and RAM are both a few years old, I think you're saying they might play well together if I tweak a few things correctly with the DRAM calculator? I watched the video and used those tools, and ended up cranking down the numbers on my RAM by 1 each, so currently the channels are 15 17 17 35 I believe. So far, no game crashes or BSODs, but it can be pretty sporadic so we'll see. |
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Ray62
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Cracking down the numbers by 1? You will set an uncontrolled faster timing. Don't do such a try & error thing!
There are dependencies between these values. Do not change them if you do not understand how the DRAM is working. Choose XMP profile for 2800 or try 2933, but increase the DRAM voltage to 1.36...1.38V. If you want to change the different timing settings, work with the DRAM calculator as described in the howtos. |
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So, I've had it set this way for a day now, with zero problems. Do you think it's not safe, or could I continue to see if any issues arise? It is currently at 15-17-17-35-52 at 1.35V. I wasn't 100% certain on what the DRAM calculator is telling me to set the timings to - I think it's saying 14-14-14-30-44 at 1.33V.
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15-17-17-35-52 is the standard setting 3000MHz for the primary timing with this RAM.
So if this is your result when "cracking down by 1", this is ok. And when it is running without problems with 2933Mhz, double ok. For further using the DRAM Calculator: 14-14-14-30-44 seems to be a litte bit too tight. Ok, i don't know for which frequency. I remenber settings more like here: https://www.overclock.net/forum/13-amd-general/1640919-new-dram-calculator-ryzena-1-6-2-overclocking-dram-am4-membench-0-8-dram-bench-428.html#post27927684 Did you read and export the RAM data with typhoonburner and then imported by the calculator or by R-XMP? Both is similar to use with the DC, but with the typhoonburner file you also can see the timings defined by Corsair. These config settings must be used with this RAM: MemoryType: Hynix AFR Profile Version: V1 Memory Rank: 2 And first use Calculate Safe. |
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I just remember a thread, where the user cx5 posted working timings with this RAM:
http://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11792&KW=CMK32GX4M2B3000C15&PID=64298&title=taichi-x470-memory-problems-corsair-veng-3000#64298 |
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