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[Motherboard]How to optimize the Memory performance by setting XMP or DOCP in BIOS?

XMP： Intel Extreme Memory Profile(Intel Platform)

DOCP: AMD Direct Over Clock Profile (AMD Platform)

Load the preset overclock file and DRAM timing from memory SPD chip to quickly overclock to a stable frequency

*For DRAM compatibility, please use DRAMs that in our QVL list

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Q/A:

Q1:How to troubleshoot if XMP or DOCP fail?

(TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS as example)

1. Power on the system and press <delete> key to enter BIOS [EZ Mode]

2. Press <F7> key and go to [Advance Mode]

(If enter BIOS [Advanced Mode)] directly , and then no need to press <F7> key again)

3. Click [Ai Tweaker] page as below

4. Click [Ai OverClock Tuner] item and set to [XMP I]

5. Press <F10> key and click <OK> , the system will auto reboot

(ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING as example)

1. Power on the system and press <delete> key to enter BIOS [Advanced Mode]

(If enter the [EZ mode] first ,please press <F7> key to enter [Advanced Mode])

2. Click [Ai Tweaker] page as below

3. Click [Ai Overclock Tuner] item and set to [D.O.C.P]

4. Press <F10> key and click <OK> ,the system will auto reboot

Q&A:

A1:It is recommended to use the DRAMs in QVL, and for 2 or 4 pieces, please use the suit, do not mix and use

* Please replace the higher specification CPU to verify if you have one

Number of DRAM	item 1	item 2	itme 3	itme 4
one	Install as recommend	install in other slot
two	Install as recommend	exchange each slot	install singe DRAM in recommend slot	install in other slot
four	Install as recommend	exchange each slot	install singe DRAM in recommend slot	install in other slot

A2:BIOS EZ Mode Memory information show DRAM frequency

Windows 10 OS[Task Manager]-[Performance]-[Memory]，

a. Open [Taskbar setting ] and click [Task Manager]as below

b. Click [Performance] on [Task Manager] page

c. Click [Memory] on [Performance] page and show memory speed

A3: Please CLRTC to recover BIOS setting，check FAQ: How to Clear CMOS

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