Encountering a 'Overclocking' issue during a cold boot process.
Encountering a 'Overclocking' issue during a cold boot process.
Hi, I’m experiencing an issue with my PC. During a cold start, it repeatedly enters a boot loop after a few attempts. After a couple of restarts, it usually boots normally but there’s no display signal, so I shut it down and restart again. Once back on, it boots correctly yet displays the error “Overclocking has failed …”. It then takes me to the BIOS, after which I can reach the Windows screen. The problem varies—sometimes it gets stuck on the boot screen or shows different messages.
My specifications are as follows:
- Motherboard: MS-7519
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series
- RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 PC2-6400 Gaming RAM (CM2X2048-6400C5C)
I’ve tried disabling “Quick booting” in the boot menu, which didn’t resolve the issue, and I also removed a second hard drive, believing it might be slowing down the startup.
Your overclock appears to have stability problems. Would you like me to check the BIOS and reset the CPU clock settings to their default? Then we can test again after a fresh boot.
Can you explain how to adjust the BIOS and reset the CPU clock settings to their original values, and then check if the problem persists?
Press Del upon booting and enter your BIOS settings. Then search for a screen similar to the one provided. Ensure it displays 2.66GHz at the top. Verify that D.O.T. control is turned off. For more details, refer to the article: http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardwa...num/5.html. If it shows Intel EIST, check if it should be enabled by default and test disabling it. Also, under memory settings, confirm the xtreme memory profile is disabled.
Sedivy:
Press Del on startup and enter your BIOS, then check for a screen similar to the one provided.
Ensure it displays 2.66GHz at the top.
If D.O.T. control appears, make sure it’s turned off.
For more details, refer to: http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardwa...num/5.html
When D.O.T. is enabled by default, it should be disabled.
Under the memory section, verify that xtreme memory profile is set to disabled.
I’ve already disabled Intel EIST, but I wasn’t sure about this setting.
I’ll test with a cold boot tomorrow to see if it makes a difference.
Thanks.
If it still works tomorrow, I have a few other options to consider. It’s unclear whether the issue lies with your boot manager or with Windows itself, so you might try a fix for both and observe if it improves things. Instead of installing, use the troubleshooting->automatic repair option and let it run; then reboot, retrieve the CD, and start Windows normally to check if it makes a difference. Also, based on some discussions, your RAM or BIOS could need an update: Is your BIOS running the latest version?
The disabled Intel EIST didn't resolve the issue. Would you consider these steps:
Unplug your PC from power, open the case, and reset the CMOS using the jumpers.
Refer to your motherboard manual for instructions on clearing CMOS. Most boards require adjusting jumper pins (0 and 1 to 1 and 2) or adding a jumper temporarily.
Alternatively, remove the battery module, wait a minute, then reinsert it and power on.
After clearing CMOS, boot your PC, enter BIOS, set "Fail Safe" and save. Wait for Windows to load correctly.
If successful, shut down, return to BIOS, set "Default" settings, save, and exit. You may restart after the quick reboot if needed.
Clearing cmos will in essence set your bios back to default. Which is a good choice if you unknowingly overclocked and it shouldn't hurt anything.
But I think it's reporting as overclocked though you haven't done anything. I've seen a few issues like this long time ago. I'll have to look around a bit to check. In the meantime, sure, pull the battery, wait a bit, and then put it back in. Do this when the system is off and disconnected. Make sure to touch your hands to the metal of the case first before touching the mobo.
Sure, remove the battery, wait a short time, then reinstall it. Do this while the system is off and disconnected. Make sure your hands make contact with the case metal before touching the mobo.
I reset the CMOS but it didn't resolve the boot loop or error message. I've encountered similar issues before. I'll investigate further.
Did you come across anything? A bad RAM stick might be the cause. Should I unplug a RAM stick daily and test after a cold boot? If so, what precautions should I follow that matched when I cleared the CMOS?