Have issues with the MSI Z790-A Pro WiFi card?
Have issues with the MSI Z790-A Pro WiFi card?
Hello everyone, welcome. This is my first time here. Below are my system details: MSI Z790-A Pro WIFI (MS-7E07), RTX 4060 TI 16GB, Intel Core-i7 14000F, Corsair RAM DDR5 5000Mhz (2x16GB), Windows 10 Pro, Cooler Master 212 EVO.
My problem is that my PC is extremely slow—around 50 frames on CS2 even at the lowest settings. It performs worse than when I had a GTX 1070 and an i7-6700K. In the BIOS I see 60°C during idle and 53°C after MSI Afterburner. I also need to run UEFI Legacy, which blocks updates to Windows 11. I thought updating my BIOS would help support my CPU and get me Windows 11, but when I changed it to the latest version (7E07vAG), it stopped booting. I tried the three newest BIOS versions, but none worked properly, causing failed POSTs.
I’m looking for guidance on fixing this BIOS issue so I can upgrade to Windows 11 and improve cooling and performance. Please let me know if you have any advice or additional information. Thank you all for your help!
Windows 10 doesn't fully work with Intel's 12th Gen and newer processors. These chips feature two kinds of cores—Performance and Efficiency. Windows 10 treats all cores equally, randomly assigning tasks to any available core. When jobs meant for Performance cores end up on Efficiency cores, it can lower overall speed. By default, many motherboards limit long-term turbo power to just 65 watts, which also hurts performance. Check HWiNFO to view the PL1 and PL2 turbo limits at https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...tions.html. Raising these limits beyond 65W can boost results, especially for a 14700F. If extra power leads to overheating, consider swapping your 212 EVO cooler for a better one. The 212 EVO often struggles to keep up with modern Intel CPUs when pushed hard. Running UEFI Legacy might still be necessary in some cases. There are old tricks for getting past Windows 11 setup rules—search for “bypass Windows 11 requirements.” If your board isn’t compatible, XMP settings can help; try disabling it and see if the system boots. Adjusting memory voltage slightly may also improve stability. If a simpler BIOS version works fine, stick with it.
The system fails to start Windows unless the legacy UEFI setting is enabled, otherwise it reverts to the BIOS.
Did you make a USB drive using Windows 11 directly from the Microsoft site? Have you attempted a clean installation of Windows 11 with UEFI disabled? A current MSI Z790 motherboard should start in UEFI mode. If everything is set up properly, it’s hard to pinpoint the issue.