Bios OC configurations aren't being saved to the desktop.
Bios OC configurations aren't being saved to the desktop.
I've recently been looking at overclocking my cpu (for the first time) since I've been concerned that my i7 6800k may be bottlenecking my 2080ti ( I play at 3440x1440 resolution) Wether that is true or not I hope you could let me know.
Anyway, I've followed some overclocking guides linked here but the issue is when I get to desktop none of configurations seem to save, I load up hwinfo64 and still says the clock speed is at 3.6ghz (I set it to 3.9) Although strangely the only number that seems to change is core #5 as seen here
https://imgur.com/syPQNQy
I have checked all power options and they're all 100% and on performance mode, there are no turbo boosters in the bios ( that I can see ) I don't really know what else to do. Asus 5 way optimization is always greyed out too.
If you understand what I'm asking, the settings aren't being recognized by your OS through the monitoring tools. Try downloading HWiNFO and checking the values you modified. It might be a corrupted BIOS—have you recently updated it? Using a USB stick formatted FAT32 is the best approach to install an update. If you're using the newest BIOS version, consider reflashing it. I just worked with a Z390 Motherboard where changing a setting would require 2 or 3 attempts before failing completely, and then the BIOS would completely fail. BIOS chips can indeed become faulty over time. In that scenario, backing up any data might be wise.
system specifications include cpu details, ram information with size and stick count, motherboard model, gpu model, power supply unit, operating system, and a note about saving data to a usb drive instead of using the manual.
The Original Ralph :
list your complete system specs
cpu
ram, make/model # and how many gigs and how many sticks
motherboard
GPU
PSU
OS
and why not just save them to a USB flash drive - check your manual
i7 6800k @ 3.4ghz
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) @ 3k mhz
Asus Sabertooth x99
Asus 2080ti
evga supernova p2 atx 850w
Windows 10 ultimate
It's not that the bios isn't saving the settings it's that when I load up my desktop none of the software I use like cpu-z or hwinfo64 shows any settings I've made.
I.E I set cpu to 3.9ghz in bios but when on desktop it's still only at default settings.
If I’m clear on what you mean, the settings aren’t being recognized by your monitoring tools. Try downloading HWiNFO and checking the displayed values after making changes. It might be a damaged BIOS—have you recently updated it? Using a USB drive formatted with FAT32 is the most reliable method to apply an update. If you’re using the newest BIOS version, consider reflashing it. I recently worked with a Z390 motherboard where accepting BIOS changes required 2–3 tries before it stopped working entirely and became corrupted, preventing me from passing POST. BIOS chips can indeed fail over time. As a precaution, it’s wise to back up any critical data. If reflashing doesn’t resolve the issue, replacing the BIOS chip could be an option—just disconnect the existing chip and install the new one. I replaced the one on my Asus Z97 motherboard because the BIOS would occasionally corrupt settings every 6–12 months, altering a few options without major issues. So far, the replacement has worked well. Ebay isn’t my preferred source for electronics, but it’s the only option I could find in this situation.
I also attempted to attach an image and an Imgur link to share my hwinfo, but the only change was core #5, which seems odd but I'm not sure about overclocking.
The BIOS was updated via flash because the motherboard didn't support the CPU without it.
I might leave it for now; I've faced many motherboard issues in the past year and don't want to risk anything, especially if it doesn't improve my game performance.
Thanks for your thoughts.
asus offers several options for updating BIOS, including software in AI Suite III and another method that lets the board connect to the internet for direct downloads. I wouldn't recommend those approaches. Instead, you can place the file on a USB stick formatted with FAT32, insert it into a USB 2.0 port, and boot up—it should appear in your manual.