Error — "The prior overclock adjustments were unsuccessful; the system has returned to its standard configurations."
Error — "The prior overclock adjustments were unsuccessful; the system has returned to its standard configurations."
All configurations have been restored to their standard settings.
The earlier overclock adjustments did not work, and the system has been brought back to its original configuration.
Use F1 to start the setup process.
Press F2 to apply default values and proceed.
Press DEL and hold for 5 seconds to access BIOS setup, or press F1/F2 immediately to enter it.
Press Alt+L to save the most recent stable settings and continue.
Enter your BIOS and adjust /revert to 'factory default' configurations... (this will eliminate any overclocking caused by BIOS alone...). Next, choose the preferred XMP profile. You may use HWMonitor and CPU-Z/bench/stress to test the CPU and monitor clock speed changes...
When all core turbo speeds exceed 4.6 GHz during load, it suggests the system is overclocked, possibly due to other applications. (For instance, seeing 4.9 GHz on every core indicates MCE might be active, and not all 9700K samples are consistently stable across every mainboard's default core voltage. You can turn MCE on if desired, but be aware of its effects.)
If you want a slight overclock, Intel's XTU is a very useful tool...
Enter your BIOS and adjust /revert to 'factory default' configurations... (this will eliminate BIOS-specific overclocking issues...)
Choose the preferred XMP profile...
Use HWMonitor and CPU-Z/bench/stress to test CPU and monitor clock speed changes...
Ensure all core turbo speeds exceed 4.6 GHz during stress tests; this suggests overclocking, possibly due to background applications. (If you notice 4.9 GHz across all cores, it may mean MCE is active, and not every 9700K sample maintains stable voltage at the default core voltage on each board...; you can turn MCE off if desired, but be aware of its effects)
Consider making minor adjustments via Intel's XTU, which safely restores to stock settings after crashes or power interruptions. This lets your CPU run optimally while keeping the system in Balanced Power mode, enabling stable clock speeds between 800-1200 MHz without sacrificing performance.
It's likely your CMOS battery is depleted. Consider swapping it out.
I would remove several system applications. Beginning with dragon center, MSI programs, XTU, and anything else you don’t fully grasp or aren’t sure you require. There’s something running an overclock. If you wish to perform an overclock, do it yourself in the BIOS. CPU-Z and core temperature are fine.
are you certain your XMP profile functions correctly? it might also cause overclock fail errors.