Extreme memory profile

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Extreme Memory Profiles ( XMP ) are from Intel introduced certifications for DDR3 - memory modules from the PC sector. This certification should facilitate the utilization of the storage speed and guarantee stable operation. On the supported chipsets , this should enable easier overclocking of the systems and thus enable stable operation of the memory modules outside of the specified JEDEC standards for memory modules. According to JEDEC, DDR3 memories are specified up to speeds of 2,133 MHz (PC3-17000). XMP is also used with DDR4.

If XMP memory modules are plugged into suitable mainboards, the BIOS or UEFI menu offers the user the option of adopting timing , memory clock and electrical voltage from one of two profiles. These are permanently stored in an area of ​​the SPD memory of the memory module that is not used by the SPD itself. The user does not have to make the settings mentioned individually. This function can often also be used with AMD systems. The name for it varies depending on the motherboard manufacturer, e.g. B. A-XMP at MSI , DOCP at Asus or EOCP at Gigabyte .