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Issues with saving overclock configurations in the BIOS system.

Issues with saving overclock configurations in the BIOS system.

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3gilad3
Senior Member
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03-16-2022, 05:32 AM
#1
Good day! I'm attempting to push my Core2Duo to 3.66Ghz in manual mode, but after saving and exiting, the motherboard restarts on its own without any notice or alert. Upon restarting, I immediately check the BIOS and find that the overclock settings have reset back to the default mode instead of the one I set earlier before the automatic restart. My board has three preset overclock levels: a) first step 3.xx, b) second step 3.xx, c) third step 3.19Ghz (currently active). It seems the board doesn't allow values beyond the third step. The BIOS model is Phoenix-Award, motherboard Foxconn G31MXP-K, processor Core2Duo e8400, RAM Hynix 2gb DDR2 and Kingmax 2gb DDR2 (total 4GB), GPU GT210 512MB 128bit Gddr3, HSF at 2200+ RPM, and a 500w PSU.
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3gilad3
03-16-2022, 05:32 AM #1

Good day! I'm attempting to push my Core2Duo to 3.66Ghz in manual mode, but after saving and exiting, the motherboard restarts on its own without any notice or alert. Upon restarting, I immediately check the BIOS and find that the overclock settings have reset back to the default mode instead of the one I set earlier before the automatic restart. My board has three preset overclock levels: a) first step 3.xx, b) second step 3.xx, c) third step 3.19Ghz (currently active). It seems the board doesn't allow values beyond the third step. The BIOS model is Phoenix-Award, motherboard Foxconn G31MXP-K, processor Core2Duo e8400, RAM Hynix 2gb DDR2 and Kingmax 2gb DDR2 (total 4GB), GPU GT210 512MB 128bit Gddr3, HSF at 2200+ RPM, and a 500w PSU.

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03-18-2022, 02:47 PM
#2
It might be feasible to find a function on the motherboard that, when you push the overclock past its boot limit, restores itself to the standard settings. Of course, this is done just to ensure safety.
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wilger_monster
03-18-2022, 02:47 PM #2

It might be feasible to find a function on the motherboard that, when you push the overclock past its boot limit, restores itself to the standard settings. Of course, this is done just to ensure safety.

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rowville
Junior Member
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03-18-2022, 09:34 PM
#3
Did you change the CMOS battery? It seems it's likely gone bad.
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rowville
03-18-2022, 09:34 PM #3

Did you change the CMOS battery? It seems it's likely gone bad.

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Fuzzybot
Junior Member
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03-20-2022, 05:20 AM
#4
Have you checked if the CMOS battery has been replaced? It might be dead. Thanks for your reply, I haven't attempted it yet. The other adjustments appear to be working, except for the Overclocking options.
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Fuzzybot
03-20-2022, 05:20 AM #4

Have you checked if the CMOS battery has been replaced? It might be dead. Thanks for your reply, I haven't attempted it yet. The other adjustments appear to be working, except for the Overclocking options.

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____Nick____
Junior Member
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03-25-2022, 10:38 PM
#5
It might be feasible to find a function on the motherboard that, when you push the overclock past its boot limit, restores itself to the standard settings. Of course, this is done just to ensure safety.
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____Nick____
03-25-2022, 10:38 PM #5

It might be feasible to find a function on the motherboard that, when you push the overclock past its boot limit, restores itself to the standard settings. Of course, this is done just to ensure safety.

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Caper
Junior Member
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03-26-2022, 07:02 AM
#6
It's possible a motherboard feature will reset the system back to defaults if you push overclocking beyond the boot limit. This is just for safety.
Thanks for clarifying! I should have been more careful and increased the speed gradually. Appreciate the help!
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Caper
03-26-2022, 07:02 AM #6

It's possible a motherboard feature will reset the system back to defaults if you push overclocking beyond the boot limit. This is just for safety.
Thanks for clarifying! I should have been more careful and increased the speed gradually. Appreciate the help!