Increasing the voltage in bios does not appear in hwinfo

saburo
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02-18-2022, 07:53 AM

I want to cover my Athlon X4 840...
But to achieve that, I have to increase the voltage. My issue is that when I raise it by roughly 0.3 volts, the hwinfo still shows 1.413 as the maximum voltage. What's going on here?

saburo

02-18-2022, 07:53 AM #1

_MinezPlays_
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03-07-2022, 02:02 PM

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_MinezPlays_

03-07-2022, 02:02 PM #2

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jxzuzuzo
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03-07-2022, 05:52 PM

Are there any differences in voltage readings when using HWMonitor? What is the model number of your motherboard? What is the current BIOS version installed on it?

jxzuzuzo

03-07-2022, 05:52 PM #3

Are there any differences in voltage readings when using HWMonitor? What is the model number of your motherboard? What is the current BIOS version installed on it?

juway
Junior Member

03-07-2022, 05:58 PM

I wasn't checking other voltages in hwmonitor, just the core VID. Could you clarify which voltages to monitor when raising the vcore voltage in the BIOS?

juway

03-07-2022, 05:58 PM #4

I wasn't checking other voltages in hwmonitor, just the core VID. Could you clarify which voltages to monitor when raising the vcore voltage in the BIOS?

Chester09
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03-07-2022, 08:41 PM

Vcore represents the actual voltage used by the CPU, while VID is the power the VRM provides. A properly configured OC keeps VID and vcore close together, adjusted by LLC and offsets.
To achieve this, you must adjust voltages to ensure OS stability, which usually means using the lowest stable voltage possible. Raising voltages isn't necessary unless pushing the CPU beyond its maximum limits.
It is highly recommended to study the OC settings of that specific CPU thoroughly, considering whether your motherboard can handle higher limits—many older FM2+ boards couldn't even reach basic OC requirements.

Chester09

03-07-2022, 08:41 PM #5

shupshep
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03-07-2022, 09:43 PM

I've already increased my clock frequency from 3.7 to 4.3 ghz, and I'm looking for more.
I'm unsure about the optimal voltage setting.
I have a rough understanding of the maximum safe voltage.
I'm not sure which voltage to target.

shupshep

03-07-2022, 09:43 PM #6

iron_pip
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03-08-2022, 06:00 AM

Vcore. But the question is, Is the OS stable? If it is, no need to bump the voltage at all, can even lower it.

iron_pip

03-08-2022, 06:00 AM #7

Vcore. But the question is, Is the OS stable? If it is, no need to bump the voltage at all, can even lower it.

Shizo_Umera
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03-08-2022, 07:45 AM

I don't believe I can keep up with the same frequency at a lower voltage. Also, I won't be able to sustain higher clock speeds with the available voltage. The system is currently stable. How can I determine the safest maximum Vcore for my CPU?

Shizo_Umera

03-08-2022, 07:45 AM #8

zMadeus
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03-08-2022, 09:51 AM

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zMadeus

03-08-2022, 09:51 AM #9

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B5ET_
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03-08-2022, 06:50 PM

#10

I will read it later. However, I have another concern—should I worry about my VRM temperatures? This is because my motherboard lacks VRM temperature sensors.

B5ET_

03-08-2022, 06:50 PM #10

I will read it later. However, I have another concern—should I worry about my VRM temperatures? This is because my motherboard lacks VRM temperature sensors.