[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

Catalog：

Intel Motherboard: enable XMP in BIOS setup

AMD Motherboard: enable DOCP in BIOS setup

Q/A:

Q1:How to troubleshoot if XMP or DOCP fail?

Q2:How to check DRAM frequency after enable XMP or DOCP  ？

Q3:How to reset if XMP or DOCP fail？

Intel Motherboard: enable XMP in BIOS setup

(TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS as example)

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

2. Press key and go to [Advance Mode]

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

3. Click  [Ai Tweaker] page as below

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

5. Press key and click , the system will auto reboot

AMD Motherboard: enable DOCP in BIOS setup

(ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING as example)

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

(If enter the [EZ mode] first ,please press 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 key and click ,the system will auto reboot

Q&A:

Q1:How to troubleshoot if XMP or DOCP fail?

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 

Q2:How to check DRAM frequency after enable XMP or DOCP  ？

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

Q3:How to reset if XMP or DOCP fail？

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