Optimal configurations?
Optimal configurations?
Have you considered updating manually via the BIOS using a USB drive or ASUS' EZ Flash Utility? I'm planning to sleep and won't get a response soon—please feel free to join me later if possible.
I used the EZ Flash Utility, but then I tried prime95 and the processor didn’t exceed the base speed of 4.2GHz.
Accidentally removed my message before sending. It's strange but nice to notice the CPU is working more normally now. Next steps: restore BIOS to default and retest. If it passes, switch to D.O.C.P. in BIOS. This issue might indicate RAM problems or insufficient voltage for a CPU core.