How to enable XMP (Extreme Memory Profile)

Enter the BIOS and navigate to the Ai Tweaker section (or press F7 for a shortcut). Under Ai Overclock Tuner, find the XMP option and choose a profile to enable. After confirming that these are the settings you want, press F7 to exit Ai Tweaker and F10 to save and restart your PC for XMP settings to take effect.

1. How do I enable XMP profile for RAM?
2. What is Extreme Memory Profile XMP?
3. Is enabling XMP safe?
4. How do I know if XMP is enabled?
5. Is XMP worth using?
6. How do I manually overclock my RAM?
7. Does XMP damage RAM?
8. Is XMP only for Intel?
9. Is XMP bad?
10. Can enabling XMP cause crashes?
11. Does XMP increase FPS?
12. Does XMP affect CPU?

How do I enable XMP profile for RAM?

How to Enable XMP. To enable XMP, you'll need to head into your computer's BIOS. Restart your computer and press the appropriate key at the start of the boot process–often “Esc”, “Delete”, “F2”, or “F10”. The key may be displayed on your computer's screen during the boot-up process.

What is Extreme Memory Profile XMP?

XMP or Extreme Memory Profiles, is an Intel technology that allows you to change multiple memory settings by simply selecting a different profile, taking advantage of higher than standard memory speeds.

Is enabling XMP safe?

XMP is safe to use. The memories are made from factory to run at 3200 mhz,they were designed for this. Enabling XMP doesnt affect your pc in a bad way. An XMP preset is an overclock setting for your memory.

How do I know if XMP is enabled?

There is one easy way to confirm whether XMP is enabled. You can use the free CPU-Z utility to see this information. There are two tabs in CPU-Z that are useful here. Second, there is an SPD tab in CPU-Z that has a Part Number and a Timings Table section.

Is XMP worth using?

Realistically there's no reason not to turn on XMP. You paid extra for memory capable of running at a higher speed and/or tighter timings, and not using it just means you paid more for nothing. Leaving it off won't have a meaningful impact on the stability of the system or the longevity.

How do I manually overclock my RAM?

Manual Overclocking

1. Follow the XMP step above first and then stress test it. This will give you an idea what speeds, frequency and timings you can have with your RAM. ( ...
2. Go back into your BIOS and navigate to the Ai Tweaker only this time you want to select 'manual'. ...
3. Now onto the timings. ...
4. Test for stability and repeat.

Does XMP damage RAM?

It can't damage your RAM as it is built to sustain that XMP profile. However, in some extreme cases XMP profiles use voltage excessing cpu specifications... and that, in long term, can damage your cpu.

Is XMP only for Intel?

XMP is just XMP; it works both on AMD and Intel.

Is XMP bad?

Is XMP bad? XMP is safe to use. The memories are made from factory to run at 3200 mhz,they were designed for this. Enabling XMP doesnt affect your pc in a bad way.

Can enabling XMP cause crashes?

Using a DRAM XMP Profile can cause crashes. ... If you are not overclocking your CPU/GPU but have XMP enabled and suffering crashes then set your DRAM settings to default and test to see if you still get the crashes.

Does XMP increase FPS?

Surprisingly enough XMP gave me a pretty big boost to fps. Project cars maxed used to give me 45 fps on rain. 55 fps lowest now, other games had a big boost as well, bf1 was a lot more stable, less dips.

Does XMP affect CPU?

No, XMP is only for memory. If your CPU is too hot then you should review your other CPU settings and I would double check the thermal paste.