Identifying issues with Intel XTU
Identifying issues with Intel XTU
Hi, yesterday I successfully adjusted my bus speed from 100mhz to 101.7mhz without any issues, and when it crashed I restarted and it stopped exceeding 100mhz. Today it happened again but after lowering the RAM speeds I could reach 103 before crashing, now it won't allow that. I'm overclocking a Pentium G4560 with a B250 motherboard. Proof: http://hwbot.org/xtu/analyze/4019524?recalculate=true
Removing XTU on two systems with Z97 chipset boards worked well for switching settings in BIOS from Windows, but leaving it installed caused BIOS instability and random changes. It functions fine on my Windows 10 Z390 setup, though it could be the reason behind your problems.
pentium g4560 with b250m is not ideal for overclocking. The base clock overclocking leads to significant instability, affecting not only the CPU but also memory and possibly PCIe lanes, which adds more issues. You'll find that the BCLK multiplier doesn't reach high values before becoming unstable.
For successful Intel platform overclocking, you require a "k" processor with an unlocked multiplier and a "Z" model Intel Chipset motherboard. If overclocking fails, clearing the CMOS is necessary to reset the BIOS back to default settings. Make sure to disconnect the power supply before attempting this step.
Removing XTU on two systems with Z97 chipset boards worked well for switching settings in BIOS from Windows, but leaving it installed caused BIOS instability and random changes. It functions perfectly on my Windows 10 Z390 setup, though it could be the reason behind your problems.