Frequently Asked Questions
How can I activate XMP on my motherboard?
First, check to make sure that your motherboard supports XMP. This can be confirmed by installing a high-end Intel CPU. Once confirmed, simply enable the XMP profile through the BIOS then reboot.
Once your system starts up again, the memory will perform at the faster speed.
Please see the BIOS section of the motherboard vendor’s manual for details.
Can I use a HyperX XMP memory module on motherboards populated with AMD chipsets?
Although AMD-based chipsets do not support the XMP functionality, you are able to use HyperX XMP as long as you manually overclock the memory.
I am currently using DDR3 1600MHz HyperX XMP memory in my system. However, when I enable the XMP function, the memory frequency shown in the CPU-Z program is only 800MHz. Why am I unable to see the full amount of frequency?
In order to see the full frequency, you must double the frequency in the CPU-Z software program. If the CPU-Z program shows 800MHZ, simply 2X the frequency (800MHz x 2 = 1600MHz)
I am unable to manually overclock my system or use XMP. Is there any other way for me to overclock my system?
Yes, Kingston recently introduced a new line of Plug & Play memory called HyperX PnP. Simply install your memory and reboot your system. The memory will perform at the higher advertisede speed without increasing your voltage.
How do I know if my system can support HyperX Plug and Play?
Your system will support HyperX Plug and Play as long as you meet the following criteria: Your system must use a second-generation Core i5 or Core i7 processor, a Sandy Bridge P67 or Z68 chipset and have a BIOS that supports the current JEDEC compliant specs.