How can I reset to the default settings using the AI Suite 3?
How can I reset to the default settings using the AI Suite 3?
Good Morning
Yesterday I assembled my very first PC. Initially, it was just about tweaking components on my previous setup. Everything went smoothly until then the unexpected came in – AI Suite 3!
I have no memory of exactly how or why, but somehow I performed a stress test and overclocked the system. I think the third restart got stuck for five minutes before I powered it off.
After the restart, it reported an OC of 44% and was running at 5.1 GHz.
Now, looking at the details below, the OC information doesn’t appear when Windows loads, yet it still functions at 4.9 GHz.
System specs:
Intel i7 9700K
ROG Z390 F
AIO cooling via Ryujin 240
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
16GB RAM
somehow (it was a long night, can’t remember :X) I reset it back to default.
I searched extensively online.
Tried the Asus Suite Cleaner – I can download it but can’t launch it. Nothing opens.
In Suite 3 there’s no “Back to Default” button; people mention it, but the interface looks different.
I attempted to run Suite and set all cores to a ratio of 39 (for 3.9 GHz) instead of 4.9, but that didn’t seem right. After restarting, it returned to 4.9 GHz.
Removed the BIOS battery, waited, then tried booting. Nothing happened.
I activated the XMP profile in BIOS, but the BIOS insisted it would set settings to default – no change.
Tried pressing “F5” in BIOS and also got nothing.
In the BIOS settings, my stats are listed on the right, top showing 3.6 GHz etc., while the bottom reads “Prediction.” Yellow text says 4.9 GHz.
In the ASUS AI Tweaker, I couldn’t find a reset option either.
I’m really frustrated and don’t even know where to look anymore online.
To sum up:
My CPU is currently running between 4.6 and 4.9 GHz, and I’d like to revert it back to the default 3.6 GHz.
Please help me clean up the cables and get back to enjoying my build! Thanks a lot.
You may restore your Bios to the default setting in two ways. Disconnect the CR2032 CMOS battery for ten minutes or apply the CLRTC jumper found at the bottom right of your MB (refer to section 1.1.2 on page 12 of your user manual).
Certain systems are not compatible with AIsuite, particularly when overclocking, so perform this action exclusively within the Bios. It is recommended to remove it entirely to avoid corruption.
You can also use CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) to uninstall it via the tools menu, then delete any orphaned folders. Return to Ccleaner and run a registry sweep to clean up any leftover entries. Restart your system and you are done.
Thanks for the reply first of all!
I tried both.
First the pins, power off, unplug, connect for about 7 sec, power back on.
The boot was diffrently, had to go into BIOS, same CPU Freq 4,9. Had to adjust Time .
Then I did same steps as before, took out he battery, connected + - for a few secds, went to make and eat breakfast, +- again, battery in, start up same as before but time was still somewhat correct. Same thing with CPU.
Was gonna do it anyway, installed windows completely fresh. Same "problem".
I actually reinstalled AI Suite to deinstall it with CC, couldn't find the folder tho. Where would u find orphaned folders?
That was before the above.
I mean besides the 1 sec weird flash before windows comes up, everything runs fine and I m happy. But Summer is coming and don't want the fans to be noise cause of unnecessary OC.
Orphaned files or directory entries will disappear after properly uninstalling CCleaner, so search the C drive for anything related to AISuite. I also used the FIND function in regedit to check for any presence of AISuite and verified that CCleaner completed its task with the Sweep function.
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by "the 1 sec weird flash before windows comes up."
The fact that you had to reset time in Bios indicates you're using the default stock frequency, around 1.2-1.3V on the core.
If you're monitoring temperatures and your BIOS is set to default, expect temperatures to be about 10-15°C above ambient at idle and 60-65°C under load. Your AIO 240MM should handle cooling adequately at stock settings; otherwise, case cooling analysis may be needed.