ninzucu Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 bios 1206 CMK8GX4M2B3200C16R i5 6600K z170 pro gaming XMP does not work ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion250 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Like everyone here I was having issues running my Corsair DDR4 3200 ( 2x8 Gigs ) at max speed.. Dropping it to 3100 made it work fine. I am running a Asus Z170-A with Bios 1702. After changing the following settings I was able to achieve 3200 without issue. DRAM frequency ratio from 100:100 to 100:133 http://t1.someimage.com/aL8y07y.jpg MCH Full Check from Auto/Enabled to Disabled http://t1.someimage.com/FDqTGLp.jpg After I changed those two I have been stable on 3200. Will edit this post if it I find something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccolibadger Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) i7 6700K z170 pro gaming CMK16GX4M4B3200C16R I just tried bios ver. 0803 and got better results, bios version really makes a difference albeit being an older one. I have yet to see whether the memory is stable for gaming, although booting and running works just fine. Currently running: xmp 3200 4500Ghz (100x45) 1.35v Adaptive, LLC 4 (well tested) So far so good, for some reason all the bios updates are worse for stability. Some don't even get me into windows by only overclocking. EDIT: All stable without any issues so far, hope this helps others with similar setup. Edited March 16, 2016 by Broccolibadger Update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 i7 6700K z170 pro gaming CMK16GX4M4B3200C16R I just tried bios ver. 0803 and got better results, bios version really makes a difference albeit being an older one. I have yet to see whether the memory is stable for gaming, although booting and running works just fine. Currently running: xmp 3200 4500Ghz (100x45) 1.35v Adaptive, LLC 4 (well tested) So far so good, for some reason all the bios updates are worse for stability. Some don't even get me into windows by only overclocking. EDIT: All stable without any issues so far, hope this helps others with similar setup. Hey man i have a similiar setup SO 803 lets you select XMP profile with no issue? do you sync all cores aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccolibadger Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 "SO 803 lets you select XMP profile with no issue? do you sync all cores aswell?" Well it worked for me, and all cores synced. Still solid =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 "SO 803 lets you select XMP profile with no issue? do you sync all cores aswell?" Well it worked for me, and all cores synced. Still solid =) Found this thread by googling same problem with this board and 803 seems to have worked for me as well. I'm not actually using Corsair my ram is 2x8gb of G.Skill TridentZ Series 3200 but the issues were identical. One other change I made was to enable EPU as the Vcore wasn't undervolting at idle otherwise, no idea if that helped it. I seem to get to post with 100% consistency now though. I still have a few days to rma this board though, I'm seriously considering it because they made a real mess out of this and I've still got to see if it remains stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldata Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Found this thread by googling same problem with this board and 803 seems to have worked for me as well. I'm not actually using Corsair my ram is 2x8gb of G.Skill TridentZ Series 3200 but the issues were identical. One other change I made was to enable EPU as the Vcore wasn't undervolting at idle otherwise, no idea if that helped it. I seem to get to post with 100% consistency now though. I still have a few days to rma this board though, I'm seriously considering it because they made a real mess out of this and I've still got to see if it remains stable. Your findings appear to be corroborated by the review in this post; http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showpost.php?p=839404&postcount=246 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysomad Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi, I've just registered to report that BIOS 1206 apparently works well with this: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 Default profile (3200) I'm already testing with games but I could not reproduce the "overclock has failed" error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0v Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hi, I've just registered to report that BIOS 1206 apparently works well with this: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 Default profile (3200) I'm already testing with games but I could not reproduce the "overclock has failed" error. No not working for me, and no updates since work with xmp :( Shame no updates as promised from Corsair admins............. Must not believe in the products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysomad Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hi, I've just registered to report that BIOS 1206 apparently works well with this: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 Default profile (3200) I'm already testing with games but I could not reproduce the "overclock has failed" error. Update: today computer didn't boot the first time, black screen. I reseted it and the dreaded message "overclocking failed" appeared again. I'm testing at 3100 Mhz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Is it safe for me to assume that this issue will never be resolved? I just need confirmation so i can either A) Return RAM and get Competitor ram that i can confirm works B) Return MB and get a Board that works with my ram Depending on who's responsible, those are the outcomes for me at this moment. I have 2 Friends That have the Same Motherboard as me but have G.skill 3200 DDR4 and both run XMP fine. I Took my RAM to friends house to test and had the same issues of not being able to enable XMP properly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJC Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 yeah i would like to know the same, this has gone on for months now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Can someone please explain this Sticky.. I paid $280 (aud) for my motherboard that officially supports clocking to 3400mhz WHERE IS THE RESPONSE FOR THAT? this is silly. The bottom basically says since you've bought a lower end motherboard buy lower frequency RAM, but ASUS AND CORSAIR both advertise DDR4 Speeds working at 3000+ on Z170 boards, not specific types of boards in the Z170 range. UGGHH so frustrating. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=156580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldata Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Can someone please explain this Sticky.. I paid $280 (aud) for my motherboard that officially supports clocking to 3400mhz WHERE IS THE RESPONSE FOR THAT? this is silly. The bottom basically says since you've bought a lower end motherboard buy lower frequency RAM, but ASUS AND CORSAIR both advertise DDR4 Speeds working at 3000+ on Z170 boards, not specific types of boards in the Z170 range. UGGHH so frustrating. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=156580 There is a third player.....Intel! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Reference_Code The MRC is responsible for memory training during the POST. Lousy MRC means lousy memory support. Also, Intel branded motherboards are a thing of the past so getting things right is probably taking more time than usual. Furthermore, cheaper boards may get lower caliber firmware resources assigned to them....Probably explains why the Asus Z170-A board handles memory better with an older BIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0v Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 New BIOS update out, anyone tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 New BIOS update out, anyone tried it? Yeah it doesn't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0v Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Yeah it doesn't work Thanks, I won't bother wasting anytime trying it then! Typical really and no updates as was promised........ This may go on a while and the more people that see the negative posts will most likely be put off buying poorly produced hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkturps Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I can now get my RAM running at 2900Mhz following the 1206 BIOS update from ASUS on the Z170 Pro Graming but I still cannot hit the 3000Mhz that my RAM is rated at. :( Getting there bit by bit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Ummmmmm any news? anyone? hello? Corsair mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJC Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Yeah update please! I seem to remember you said you were working closely with Asus to resolve the issues so an insight into any developments would be good. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg22 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hi guys, Same problem here. ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming. Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 Newest BIOS - same problems. Seriously considering RMA my MOBO. Do anyone have some experience with other MOBO's with Z170 chipset and Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 ?? If yeah - hit me. I am just too tired of constantly fighting with my setup. And yeah, lessons were learned. Never ever try ASUS or Corsair. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi guys, Same problem here. ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming. Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 Newest BIOS - same problems. Seriously considering RMA my MOBO. Do anyone have some experience with other MOBO's with Z170 chipset and Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 ?? If yeah - hit me. I am just too tired of constantly fighting with my setup. And yeah, lessons were learned. Never ever try ASUS or Corsair. Damn. Hey man ive tested several other RAM modules from G.Skill that have worked fine at 3200 XMP it seems to be an issue with ASUS z170 boards and Corsair modules NOT ALL boards and modules but alot of them..... Since there hasn't been a response for months now, im going to RMA the modules and get G.Skill modules that i know work with my board. But yeah lesson learned. ill Never buy an ASUS product again. Ive never had issues with AsRock or Gigabyte, everytime i put my trust into ASUS it turns out like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg22 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hey, thanks for response! So you are saying you've already tested G.skill memories at ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming? If could you tell me, what kind of memories? 2x8gb? Which model? I'd like just to start using my pc so, don't want to have new issues with my new RAM :laughing: Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-Z Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hey, thanks for response! So you are saying you've already tested G.skill memories at ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming? If could you tell me, what kind of memories? 2x8gb? Which model? I'd like just to start using my pc so, don't want to have new issues with my new RAM :laughing: Thanks in advance! Hey Greg22, Im using G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3200C16D-16GVKB 16GB Kit (8Gx2) DDR4 3200 Desktop RAM Running perfectly at 3200(through XMP) Im going to RMA my Corsair modules as a 'defect' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryuzaka Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hey, thanks for response! So you are saying you've already tested G.skill memories at ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming? If could you tell me, what kind of memories? 2x8gb? Which model? I'd like just to start using my pc so, don't want to have new issues with my new RAM :laughing: Thanks in advance! Works as well for me with Patriot Viper 3000mhz on Asus z170 pro gaming. I'm still a little bit conviced that this is a corsair module issue as other users have same issue with different MB (Asus, Gigabyte, MSI), etc.. Or at least a Z170 chipset issue. But not specificaly linked with the "Asus z170 Pro gaming". We hear a lot about this MB, but i think it's just because it's the most common MB for gamer with little price. Not because she has more issue than other MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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