What Is DOCP? How to Enable/Disable It on Your Computer?

What Is DOCP

What is DOCP? DOCP stands for Direct Overclocking Profile. It is an overclocking profile developed by ASUS for AMD motherboards. DOCP uses XMP protocol to automatically set data rate and timing on AMD motherboards.

Also see: What Is XMP Profile and How to Enable It to Speed up RAM

DOCP is much better than manual configuration because you may make mistakes when setting voltage and speed, but DOCP will set everything according to the hardware specifications.

DOCP increases the speed and voltage for better stability, and it also affects the CPU’s memory controller. It is normal to see the temperature rise while playing games. Sometimes, poor ventilation may also be the main reason for the temperature rise after DOCP is enabled. Please make sure that your CPU case has enough fans, and check whether your CPU cooler is good enough.

How to Enable/Disable DOCP

Now, let’s see how to enable or disable DOCP.

Step 1: Press the F2 or Delete key during the boot-up process to enter BIOS.

Step 2: Press the F7 key to open the Advanced mode. Then, click the AI Tweaker option.

Step 3: Now click the dropdown key located right next to AI Overclock Tuner.

Step 4: Select D.O.C.P in the menu. At last, click Save & Exit or press the F10 key.

After enabling DOCP, you can also set FCLK (Fabric Clock). It should be set to 1/2 of the MHz value of DDR4 RAM.

If you want to disable it, follow the first three steps mentioned in the previous section and choose to stop using DOCP automatically or manually.

How to Fix the DOCP Issue

Sometimes, DOCP causes the game to crash. If you encounter this issue, you can try the following methods to get rid of the issue.

1. Check Your Memory

QVL (Qualified Supplier List) is provided by the motherboard manufacturer, so you can check the hardware compatibility. If you have RAM that is not on the list, you must purchase compatible RAM.

2. Increase Memory Voltage

Sometimes increasing the RAM voltage and manually setting the timing can solve the crash problem, so be sure to try this before getting new RAM.

3. Reset CMOS

If you encounter a PC unable to boot after enabling DOCP, you can try to reset CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). Resetting CMOS will reset your BIOS to the factory default state. CMOS can be reset using BIOS, but since your PC is not turned on, you can reset it through CLRTC.

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Final Words

This post has introduced information about DOCP. You can know how to enable DOCP and how to disable DOCP. Besides, you can know how to fix the DOCP issue. Thus, when you encounter the same error, don’t panic, just try the methods mentioned in this post, and then you can fix it.