3 Things to Know About Enabling XMP or DOCP for RAM

Your RAM runs at slow default speeds until you enable XMP or DOCP That 32GB kit is likely stuck at 2133MHz (DDR4) or 4800MHz (DDR5) out of the box. The motherboard uses safe JEDEC speeds by default, ignoring the advertised faster profile on the RAM.

XMP and DOCP are one-click overclocking profiles stored on the RAM itself Intel uses XMP, AMD uses DOCP. You must enter the BIOS by pressing Del or F2 during startup, find the XMP/DOCP setting under the overclocking or memory tab, enable it, then save and exit.

If the system fails to boot after enabling, reset the CMOS A black screen or boot loop means the profile didn’t work. Clear the CMOS by removing the motherboard battery or shorting the jumper, then try again. Most kits work fine, but some may need a small voltage adjustment.