

Another alternative is to check your motherboard manual, which should have instructions on how to enter the BIOS.CPU:i7-2600K 4751MHz 1.44V (software) -> 1.47V at the back of the socket Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4 (BCLK: 103.3MHz) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 RAM: Adata XPG 2x8GB DDR3 (XMP: 2133MHz 10-11-11-30 CR2, custom: 2203MHz 10-11-10-26 CR1 tRFC:230 tREFI:14000) GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual (Super Jetstream vbios, +70(2025-2088MHz)/+400(8.8Gbps)) SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB (main boot drive), Transcend SSD370 128GB PSU: Seasonic X-660 80+ Gold Case: Antec P110 Silent, 5 intakes 1 exhaust Monitor: AOC G2460PF 1080p 144Hz (150Hz max w/ DP, 121Hz max w/ HDMI) TN panel Keyboard: Logitech G610 Orion (Cherry MX Blue) with SteelSeries Apex M260 keycaps Mouse: BenQ Zowie FK1 On this screen you’ll see instructions on how to enter the BIOS, which is usually by pressing either a function key, the escape key, or the delete key. To check the RAM frequency with cmd using the WMIC command. This number indicates the speed (frequency) of your RAM module. Next, in the Memory window that appears on the right side of the Task Manager screen, you will see the Speed entry. Method 2: Check RAM Speed or Frequency Using Command Prompt. This should be the second entry in the list. In the right pane, you can see the RAM speed, slots used. Go to the Performance tab and then click Memory. On a desktop PC this screen usually shows the logo for your motherboard such as Aorus, EVGA, Asus Republic of Gamers, etc. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyboard shortcut at the same time to open Task Manager. To get to the BIOS, reboot your PC and wait for the initial splash screen. If you haven’t enabled XMP, it will likely be slower than the speed your memory kit is rated for. Then in the main part of the window you’ll see Speed (pictured above) showing your RAM’s current running speed in megahertz. Next, click on the Performance tab and select Memory from the left rail. Search for “Task Manager” in Windows 10 and then choose “Task Manager” from the results (or press good ol’ Ctrl + Alt + Delete to summon it instantly). Once Task Manager opens click the More details option at the bottom of the window to expand if necessary. Before we start, let’s see how fast your memory is running now.
