Restoring AMD Overdrive to its original setting
Restoring AMD Overdrive to its original setting
Sorry if I sound like a beginner, but I have a few questions for you.
1) If I messed around with AMD overdrive too much, could that be the cause of my computer crashing?
2) How do I reset AMD overdrive to restore the original settings? I remember not knowing what I was doing before, like raising the voltage and multiplier and now wanting to revert.
3) What settings would work best for an Athlon X4 880K?
Any help would be really appreciated—thanks a lot!
It might be better to try Revo Uninstaller and a BIOS reset in the manual guide. Usually, it takes about 2 or 3 steps on MB, labeled as CMOS_Reset or removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes while power is disconnected.
Sure, okay. I'm not sure if I have the manual for my MB either.
You can determine the precise make and model of your MB using tools such as CPUID-z
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
then search for it on Google.
If you click the red "dot" in the upper right corner of AMD Overdrive and it returns to a green dot, the overclock settings you set will be ignored, and everything should revert to default. Then check the Overdrive section for the option to save your last settings before restarting the computer. This should stop the new settings from being applied.
Alternatively, you can follow the advice given. If necessary, consult the motherboard manual online; the clear CMOS pins are usually labeled "CLR_CMOS" or similar. Unplug the computer and gently touch the two pins with a metal screwdriver for a few seconds, as recommended in the Gigabyte manual.