BIOS shows overclock details yet HWinfo doesn't update.
BIOS shows overclock details yet HWinfo doesn't update.
I checked the situation carefully. Your system runs an Intel i9-9900K on a Z390 AORUS Pro WiFi board. During testing, you claimed a base frequency of 3600MHz and reached up to 4.7GHz, but BIOS and HWInfo showed only 3600MHz in idle and stress tests. This inconsistency suggests a possible issue. I’m ready to share any screenshots, logs, or benchmark results if you’d like.
Check ThrottleStop version 9.7.3 at the provided link. Capture key screenshots from the main ThrottleStop interface, including the FIVR and TPL panels. This will reveal how the BIOS configures your processor. Likely a minor issue is restricting full performance. Perform a basic stress test using Cinebench. Once the CPU is under load, open the Limit Reasons window and verify if any entries under the CORE column display red. That signifies the cause of throttling. Intel CPUs can self-diagnose and identify various throttling factors.
Here are the screenshots of ThrottleStop. From what I can tell, it seems the CPU and ring aren't receiving sufficient voltage. Do you need any further assistance? Thanks for your patience.
Apologies for the delayed reply. After roughly five minutes of running multicore Cinebench, my CPU temperatures hover around 65-70°C. The attached screenshot displays the voltage reading for reference. I’ll share my BIOS details soon if required.
Here are some versions of your message:
- I have a few screenshots of my bios; please let me know if they help.
- Hope these images of my bios are useful too.
- Thanks for sharing the bios screenshots—I appreciate it!
Do you have any installed programs that could be interfering with the BIOS? Usually, any locking software you've set up will override the hardware configurations... That's why my computer sounded like a jet engine until I logged in and adjusted the BIOS settings to quieter fans and a more aggressive software curve.
I cleared any adjustments that could have been made and removed the software entirely. Restarted after a system crash, which means my hopeful settings were finally implemented. I increased the power level and restarted again—now it’s working properly! Appreciate the assistance!