RAM Running Slower Than Rated — Enable XMP

Last updated: January 15, 2026

RAM running slower than rated? Check its current speed, enable XMP, DOCP or EXPO in BIOS, and fix instability or mixed RAM kits.

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What this helps with

What to expect: Easy difficulty • usually about 10 min.

This is one of 61 Hardware Diagnostics & Repair fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix for this is in the WindowsHelper app.

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