Sabertooth X99 won't post with XMP 3200 memory
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Update the BIOS to the latest version:-
Sabertooth X99 BIOS 2101
Improve system stability.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_X99/HelpDesk_Download/
You're on a very old version there.
Also after you do that reset the BIOS to defaults then set the board to XMP in the overclocking section and load the profile for 3200, you may have more than one profile on the memory too so try them all if the 3200 fails, you may have a 3000, 2800, 2666 profile too.
After you get the pc to boot at 3200 xmp profile then start overclocking the CPU.
Shout if you have any problems, I have this motherboard too and it's been great no problems at all, just works as long as you do things in the right order for x99 and xmp.
Sabertooth X99 BIOS 2101
Improve system stability.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_X99/HelpDesk_Download/
You're on a very old version there.
Also after you do that reset the BIOS to defaults then set the board to XMP in the overclocking section and load the profile for 3200, you may have more than one profile on the memory too so try them all if the 3200 fails, you may have a 3000, 2800, 2666 profile too.
After you get the pc to boot at 3200 xmp profile then start overclocking the CPU.
Shout if you have any problems, I have this motherboard too and it's been great no problems at all, just works as long as you do things in the right order for x99 and xmp.
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I actually do have 2101, the photo was taken before I updated.
I just reset bios defaults, changed to XMP - there is only one profile for 3200
Save and exit, PC fails to boot.
Have to reset using memOK button
Ok well it's sounding like your CPU doesn't like them memory speeds or the voltage XMP maybe trying to set them at.
If you want a hassle free situation get these, I have them and they work fine at 2666 and 2800 (has both profiles on for the XMP) :-
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...el-kit-black-cmk32gx4m4a2666c1-my-418-cs.html
Or you can try dial in the settings from the 2666 memory and test it and work your way up to 3000 and see if it holds.
My honest opinion is 3200 is not worth it and anything over 2400-2666 doesn't show a real world benefit on x99.
So if you want a hassle free life get the ones above and send the ones you have back for a refund, your only other option is to dial in the settings with the memory you have but you may find the cpu you have will not go over 2800-3000mhz on the memory. So you will be just down clocking the memory to make it work which is a waste of money, a loss of about £50.
If you want a hassle free situation get these, I have them and they work fine at 2666 and 2800 (has both profiles on for the XMP) :-
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...el-kit-black-cmk32gx4m4a2666c1-my-418-cs.html
Or you can try dial in the settings from the 2666 memory and test it and work your way up to 3000 and see if it holds.
My honest opinion is 3200 is not worth it and anything over 2400-2666 doesn't show a real world benefit on x99.
So if you want a hassle free life get the ones above and send the ones you have back for a refund, your only other option is to dial in the settings with the memory you have but you may find the cpu you have will not go over 2800-3000mhz on the memory. So you will be just down clocking the memory to make it work which is a waste of money, a loss of about £50.