Overclocking Motherboard for 2400 RAM

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Quick question for you guys.

Will I need to manually overclock this Motherboard to have this set of memory downclock to 2200? Or will it OC automatically?

If I have to do it manually, what are your suggestions? Haven't dabbled with overclocking much.
 
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Nothing is automatic with RAM.

What you can reach depends on your CPU and your own skills.

RAM defaults to DDR3-1333 or 1600, then it's up to you to clock it higher depending on what your motherboard and CPU can do. If the RAM is rated at DDR3-2400, that is the tested maximum frequency by the memory manufacturer, so you know it is capable of any frequency up to DDR3-2400. Whether you can reach DDR3-1866, DDR3-2000, 2200, depends on you.

Some overclocking motherboards and CPUs make it easier to achieve higher frequency
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2200MHz RAM is so random... Initially, I'd assume 1333MHz is going to be set by default. Depending on the layout of the BIOS, it may give you options to select - like Jack said - an XMP profile. I doubt there will be a 2200MHz profile. So, you'll more than likely have to do it manually. Typically, you'll have to overclock the CPU in order to achieve those RAM speeds.

If you're new to overclocking, I wouldn't do anything until you've done ample research on the dangers of it. You can very easily cook your CPU. Increasing the NorthBridge ratio will affect both the CPU and the RAM, so you'll actually be overclocking the CPU in order to achieve the proper RAM speed.

God speed.
 
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The actual RAM's clock speed is 2400. I believe the mobo supports 2200 clock speeds. You can check the specifics via the links in the OP if you need too. I have no idea if it will auto adjust for the RAM or if I will have to do an XMP profile like you've been suggesting. Will have to look into that. I will be treading lightly, of course. Don't got room for any mistakes!
 
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Nothing is automatic with RAM.

What you can reach depends on your CPU and your own skills.

RAM defaults to DDR3-1333 or 1600, then it's up to you to clock it higher depending on what your motherboard and CPU can do. If the RAM is rated at DDR3-2400, that is the tested maximum frequency by the memory manufacturer, so you know it is capable of any frequency up to DDR3-2400. Whether you can reach DDR3-1866, DDR3-2000, 2200, depends on you.

Some overclocking motherboards and CPUs make it easier to achieve higher frequency
 
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Thanks! This is exactly the answer I was looking for!
 
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