Corsair CMGTX3 Manual

Performance Hardware
User’s Guide
Version 1.0 February, 2010
U s i n g M e m o r y
w i t h X M P
Getting the most out of your DDR3 DIMMs with Extreme
Memory Profiles (“XMP”)

Using Memory with XMP
1
From Intel.com (http://www.intel.com/Consumer/Game/extreme-memory.htm)
Intel XMP is a performance-packed expansion of the standard DDR3 memory
specification, enabling a robust, overclocking solution designed to take advan-
tage of the mega-gaming features built into Intel® technology-based PCs. If
you like to overclock and squeeze every possible ounce of performance from
your PC, then memory based on Intel XMP is the solution you need to destroy
your enemies and save the universe without breaking a sweat.
Designed for ultimate flexibility, Intel XMP-based platforms offer major advan-
tages for pro gamers, novices, and everyone in between. With predefined and
certified memory optimizations built into Intel XMP, overclocking on Intel tech-
nology-based PCs is easy right out of the box. Expert users still have the op-
tion of manually changing specific parameters for personalized fine-tuning.
XMP Overview
Intel®Extreme Memory Profiles

Using Memory with XMP
2
Enter the motherboard BIOS. Select the option in BIOS to allow manual
BIOS settings. In this example enter the AI Tweaker section. Select the AI
Overcock Tuner and set it to XMP. Press Enter.
Enabling XMP

Using Memory with XMP
3 XMP Profile Timings and Frequency
The XMP profile will improve the memory frequency and timings
above the default or JEDEC timings set by the conventional SPD.
These settings provide much greater memory bandwidth than JEDEC
compliant modules and provide greater overhead for CPU overclock-
ing.

Using Memory with XMP
4 XMP Voltage Settings
The XMP profile will automatically set the correct voltages required for
stable operation at the profile settings. These settings have been vali-
dated by both Corsair and Intel.

Using Memory with XMP
Resources
Additional information on Intel’s XMP can be found here: http://
www.intel.com/Consumer/Game/extreme-memory.htm
Corsair Memory Compatible with XMP Specifications for with Core i7
processors can be found here: http://www.corsair.com/products/
corei7/default.aspx
Corsair Memory Compatible with XMP Specifications for with Core i5
processors can be found here: http://www.corsair.com/products/
corei5/default.aspx
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