Setup, Compatibility & Care
To install your Ripjaws S5 memory, ensure your motherboard is equipped with DDR5 DIMM slots and that your CPU supports DDR5 memory.
- Power down your system and disconnect the power supply.
- Insert the modules into the appropriate DIMM slots (check your motherboard manual for the correct channels, usually the 2nd and 4th slots from the CPU).
- Apply firm, even pressure until the locking tabs click into place.
- Boot your system and enter the BIOS (usually by pressing DEL or F2 during startup).
- Navigate to the Memory settings and enable 'XMP' or 'Extreme Memory Profile' to ensure the RAM runs at its rated 5200MHz speed.
For care, avoid touching the gold contacts on the bottom of the modules, as oils from skin can cause connectivity issues. Always use compressed air to keep dust from building up around the memory slots and the aluminum heatspreaders.