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OC issues with 4670k on MSI Z87-G41

OC issues with 4670k on MSI Z87-G41

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BaccaStrq123
Senior Member
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06-19-2016, 11:51 AM
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I'm trying to boost my Intel i5 4670k from 3.4Ghz to around 4.4Ghz using the MSI Z87-G41 Mobo. About two months ago I tried but couldn't get it to work, so I let the "OC Genie" auto-optimize it to 4Ghz. Now that I have my MSI GTX 970, I'm curious how much further I can push the system, including the CPU. My issue is that the settings for changing the CPU clock are hidden in the UEFI bios, making it impossible to adjust them. I'll attach a picture so you can see what's happening. Thanks in advance.
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BaccaStrq123
06-19-2016, 11:51 AM #1

I'm trying to boost my Intel i5 4670k from 3.4Ghz to around 4.4Ghz using the MSI Z87-G41 Mobo. About two months ago I tried but couldn't get it to work, so I let the "OC Genie" auto-optimize it to 4Ghz. Now that I have my MSI GTX 970, I'm curious how much further I can push the system, including the CPU. My issue is that the settings for changing the CPU clock are hidden in the UEFI bios, making it impossible to adjust them. I'll attach a picture so you can see what's happening. Thanks in advance.

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iTimo31
Junior Member
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06-19-2016, 06:00 PM
#2
There is a jumper available on the mobo (refer to your manual). Alternatively, you can disconnect the mobo battery while the rig is unplugged for a short period and then reinsert it.
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iTimo31
06-19-2016, 06:00 PM #2

There is a jumper available on the mobo (refer to your manual). Alternatively, you can disconnect the mobo battery while the rig is unplugged for a short period and then reinsert it.

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Hopeslaya
Member
57
06-20-2016, 09:53 AM
#3
Could consider resetting the CMOS to reset the BIOS back to defaults (be sure to update the date and time afterward). It's usually better to adjust via the BIOS rather than using those software tools, as they can behave unpredictably, and it's often done with higher voltage settings.
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Hopeslaya
06-20-2016, 09:53 AM #3

Could consider resetting the CMOS to reset the BIOS back to defaults (be sure to update the date and time afterward). It's usually better to adjust via the BIOS rather than using those software tools, as they can behave unpredictably, and it's often done with higher voltage settings.

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06-24-2016, 01:44 AM
#4
Tradesman1:
I could attempt to reset the CMOS by setting the BIOS back to defaults (make sure to update the date and time afterward). It's better to adjust through the BIOS instead of using those software tools, as they sometimes behave unpredictably and usually require high voltages.
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TheDonnelTrain
06-24-2016, 01:44 AM #4

Tradesman1:
I could attempt to reset the CMOS by setting the BIOS back to defaults (make sure to update the date and time afterward). It's better to adjust through the BIOS instead of using those software tools, as they sometimes behave unpredictably and usually require high voltages.

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DeskFan
Member
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06-30-2016, 04:00 PM
#5
There is a jumper available on the mobo (refer to your manual). Alternatively, you can disconnect the mobo battery from the rig for a minute or two before reinserting it.
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DeskFan
06-30-2016, 04:00 PM #5

There is a jumper available on the mobo (refer to your manual). Alternatively, you can disconnect the mobo battery from the rig for a minute or two before reinserting it.