cant unoverclock my cpu
cant unoverclock my cpu
well, i just wanted to check what would happen if i overclocked my i7 8700k to 5.0ghz and it actually worked, so i went back, pressed put on default and well... it didn't reach 3.7ghz anymore—it got stuck between the overclock i did and the normal 4.5ghz, and i can't get it back. tried waiting, went to bios and reset again and again, but it stays at 4.5. usually i don’t mind a boost like that and i don’t feel any changes in my temps at all, though i generally prefer keeping it at 3.7ghz for longevity (i’m not planning to switch pcs for at least six years). specs: asus z370-h motherboard, corsair tx750w gold 80+ psu, asus gtx 1080 strix soar, intel i7 8700k, noctua nh14d, crucial 480gb ssd, seagate 1tb hd. well i think that’s more than you need but just in case. coolermaster k370. so my question is, how do i bring my cpu back to 3.7ghz?
Just a note:
Turbo mode is a factory overclock setting. It's configured in the BIOS by default. It's completely normal for it to be active. You'll typically see three CPU speeds: one at around 1600MHz (powersaving before sleep), another at the base speed (up to about 30% load), and a third from 30% to 100% loads. This setup applies to every Intel CPU since Sandy-Bridge.
You purchased the board a month ago. That doesn't imply it was sitting unused for six months with new stock constantly being added. Such situations occur frequently. Unfortunately, this means the factory-bought BIOS files are newer than your board's age, and your device isn't running on the latest version.
Update the BIOS on your motherboards if there are pending updates, then remove the CMOS battery after booting into the GUI with the latest BIOS. Replace the battery after 15 minutes and check if the problem is resolved.
The CMOS battery you refer to is the one on the motherboard that controls power retention. Replacing it ensures proper system functionality. You can find a replacement at most electronics stores or online retailers.
This question feels more like a philosophical one now. Since your board is brand new (possibly just a month old), the BIOS should already be current. I believe ASUS automatically updates them through their live update software.
He is pointing out that if the bios won't allow you to return to stock clocks, Lutfij's suggestion could be a practical solution. It might be worth checking if your mb manufacturer has updated the bios since your board was made. If it were my situation, I would follow their advice, but the decision remains yours. Good luck.
Siaan312 :
更新主板的BIOS到最新版本（如果有任何待处理），然后在启动GUI时关闭CMOS电池。等待15分钟再换回，看是否问题解决。
关于CMOS电池，是不是那个平板上的？你说换什么意思？为什么这很重要？你能找到一个吗？
这个问题现在显得有点哲学。这个主板是全新的（可能只有一个月），所以BIOS应该已经更新过。我认为华硕也通过自动更新软件来保持最新。只是它只是关于驱动的，别担心。按照Lutfi的建议就行。
npiet1 :
siaan312 :
Lutfij :
Update your motherboards BIOS to the latest(if there are any pending) and remove the CMOS battery after you've booted into GUI with the latest BIOS. Replace the CMOS battery after 15 mins and see if the issue is averted.
is the cmos battery the flat one on the motherboard? what do you mean replace? why does that really matter? where do I get one?
this reply seems like a philosophical question now
this board is brand new (maybe a month old) so bios should be up to date also I think asus auto updates them with that live update software thingy...
Just because its a month old doesn't mean its up to date. You have know idea how long it was sitting in a warehouse for. And Bios don't update themselves. Your auto update is probably for drivers. follow Lutfi advice
where do I update them and what is a cmos battery
?
located the issue, just modified the cpu configuration and turned off turbo mode... not sure why factory settings don’t restore it.
someone suggested checking the motherboard BIOS for updates and removing the CMOS battery after installing the latest version in the GUI. They advised replacing it after about 15 minutes and mentioned it might help resolve the problem. They also asked about the CMOS battery, its location, and whether it’s the flat silver one on the board, asking where to find a replacement.
Someone suggested checking the motherboard BIOS for updates and removing the CMOS battery after booting into GUI with the latest version. They advised replacing the CMOS battery after about 15 minutes to see if it resolves the problem. The question was about the CMOS battery, its location, and why it matters. It was noted that since the board is new and likely not updated, the BIOS should already be current. The person also mentioned that ASUS updates automatically via live update software. They recommended downloading the BIOS from the manufacturer's site and following their instructions, usually by transferring the unzipped file to a USB drive formatted with FAT32.