Increasing the CPU speed and then the PC fails to start up.
Increasing the CPU speed and then the PC fails to start up.
I was adjusting my i5 6500 at 3.2 GHz in BIOS, raising the bclk to 120.00 while keeping the voltage constant, and also fine-tuned my RAM speed. Now my system operates for roughly two seconds before shutting off. My ASUS z170-e board supports overclocking, I have a GTX 950 with 16 GB RAM and a 600W power supply.
I was planning to attempt clearing the CMOS, but I'm uncertain whether my CPU is faulty. I can't locate it on my motherboard and don't have the manual. If your voltages haven't changed, your CPU likely isn't damaged... Usually only high voltage and extreme temperatures harm the CPU. Since you're already trying... The best approach would be to reset the CMOS or remove the BIOS battery. Or if you have a "Mem ok" button, you can try using it; pressing it should start with the stock frequency.
I was adjusting my i5 6500 3.2 GHz in BIOS, raising the BCLK to 120.00 (previously 100) without altering the voltage, and also fine-tuning my RAM speed. Now my PC operates for roughly two seconds before shutting off. I have an ASUS z170-e motherboard that supports overclocking, a GTX 950, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and a 600-watt power supply.
The easiest method to overclock is using the multiplier setting and keeping BCLK at its default value. Each 100MHz boost in frequency typically needs a corresponding rise in core voltage. It’s wise to learn the fundamentals of overclocking before making random changes in BIOS.
Yeah, I was planning to do that but the issue is, I don't know where the battery is.
I was planning to attempt clearing the CMOS, but I'm uncertain whether my CPU is faulty. I also can't locate it on the motherboard and lack the manual.
fastertaco89 :
Yeah, I was going to do that but the problem is, I have no clue where the battery is.
The MB Battery is located just below the PCIe slot. It is a silver disk marked CR 2032. There is also a CLRTC two pin jumper that can be used to clear CMOS back to default and located bottom right on the MB. (page 1.20 in your manual)
You can locate your user manual at the provided link. On page 32, refer to the instructions for resetting the CMOS using the jumper.
I was planning to attempt clearing the CMOS, but I'm uncertain whether my CPU is faulty. I can't locate it on my motherboard and don't have the manual. If your voltages haven't changed, your CPU likely isn't damaged... Usually only high voltage and extreme temperatures harm the CPU. Since you're already trying... The best approach would be to reset the CMOS or remove the BIOS battery. Or if you have a "Mem ok" button, you can try using it; if it doesn't work, it should start with the stock frequency.