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Not possible to lower voltage for your CPU.

Not possible to lower voltage for your CPU.

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WhiticanGG
Junior Member
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12-15-2017, 04:44 PM
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Hello, I've been attempting to lower the voltage on my i7-13700K CPU while using an MSI Pro Z790-A Wi-Fi motherboard. Changing the core voltage or adding an offset hasn't made a difference; the CPU still reads 1.36V. I've tried experimenting with Load-Line Calibration, but nothing changed. Do I have any settings to disable in order to successfully undervolt? Thanks in advance!
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WhiticanGG
12-15-2017, 04:44 PM #1

Hello, I've been attempting to lower the voltage on my i7-13700K CPU while using an MSI Pro Z790-A Wi-Fi motherboard. Changing the core voltage or adding an offset hasn't made a difference; the CPU still reads 1.36V. I've tried experimenting with Load-Line Calibration, but nothing changed. Do I have any settings to disable in order to successfully undervolt? Thanks in advance!

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ProffesorFrog
Member
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12-15-2017, 04:44 PM
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You might be misreading the voltage sensor—it’s designed for the standard voltage, not the actual value. The BIOS needs adjusting; XTU is usually better than the default. If you’re using a newer BIOS, it could have microcode with undervolt protection. Check MSI’s BIOS settings to switch to a version without UVP.
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ProffesorFrog
12-15-2017, 04:44 PM #2

You might be misreading the voltage sensor—it’s designed for the standard voltage, not the actual value. The BIOS needs adjusting; XTU is usually better than the default. If you’re using a newer BIOS, it could have microcode with undervolt protection. Check MSI’s BIOS settings to switch to a version without UVP.

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RudiThePro
Junior Member
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12-15-2017, 04:44 PM
#3
Absolutely, you're correct—I got it wrong. It was the video sensor that caused the issue. Thanks!
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RudiThePro
12-15-2017, 04:44 PM #3

Absolutely, you're correct—I got it wrong. It was the video sensor that caused the issue. Thanks!

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garrettguy02
Member
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12-15-2017, 04:44 PM
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garrettguy02
12-15-2017, 04:44 PM #4

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MessoJR
Member
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12-15-2017, 04:44 PM
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Here’s the undervolt safeguard setting for MSI BIOS in case someone visits this page
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MessoJR
12-15-2017, 04:44 PM #5

Here’s the undervolt safeguard setting for MSI BIOS in case someone visits this page