Ryzen 1700 performance remains stable at standard speeds once Windows loads.
Ryzen 1700 performance remains stable at standard speeds once Windows loads.
I assembled a new PC and attempted to overclock it, but encountered problems. When I power it on and check the BIOS, it lists my CPU as 1700 at 3.75ghz, yet after Windows loads it only displays 3.0ghz. This issue appeared only after the latest Windows update, though I’m unsure what changed to cause this.
Additionally, my RAM overclocking failed. I managed to get it running at 3066mhz, but following the update it no longer supports speeds above 2800mhz (the packaging claims 3200mhz). It seems Windows 10 now doesn’t fully shut down properly (Fastboot is disabled).
I’ve tried downloading chipset drivers from AMD’s site, but I receive an NSIS error when attempting to run them.
Are there any solutions other than reinstalling Windows? I have many games and prefer not to reinstall everything.
Eh, the CMOS jumper works just fine. Make sure to disconnect the PSU from the wall before doing it, and leave the jumper connected for a few minutes. Also, pressing the power button briefly while it's active won't damage any leftover energy in the system. Then reconnect everything and go into the bios, selecting the best default or setup options. Save your changes. Return to bios, adjust preferences, and test again in Windows. This applies to Windows 7, 8.1, or 10—probably the 10 version. It might need both a bios update and a Windows update. These Spectre and Meltdown patches have been causing confusing problems on many systems. No one seems to be...
Are you using the most recent BIOS, version 7A37vA7?
Core clock variations are typical. However, if it's reaching 3Ghz, that could indicate an issue.
Navigate to the control panel by entering "control" into the run command on the start menu. Proceed to power options. Select the change plan settings link next to your current profile, which should be performance. If not, alter it to performance and click the corresponding change plan settings link.
Open change advanced power settings. Double-click processor power management to reveal options. Adjust min to 5% and max to 100%, ensuring cooling remains active.
Save your changes and exit. Restart and verify the operation.
If no improvement, shut down, remove the CMOS battery from the motherboard for two minutes, reinstall it, restart, then access BIOS to set default bios configurations. Save settings, exit, and retest.
Should everything be fine, revisit your custom BIOS settings for memory (XMP, AMP or custom), fan profiles, and other preferences to match your desired configuration.
Yes, the latest BIOS version is A7 which is V1.7 for the mortar arctic setup.
Yes, it reached a maximum of 3.0ghz. The boost and xfr settings might have helped, but I didn’t run stress tests under that load and didn’t notice either of them engaging during regular operation.
I’ve already updated my power configuration as you mentioned.
I didn’t attempt to clear the CMOS by removing the battery, but I did do it by jumping the pins. I’m considering trying to remove the battery directly, though it would be tricky without accessing components that are obstructing it—it could take a long time. Is it safe to try this with a flathead screwdriver instead?
I don’t know the exact Windows version, but it was the latest one from a few days ago; since the Home edition can’t disable automatic updates, it’s probably still up to date.
I managed to fix my own issue, though—it’s still a bit puzzling. Adjusting voltages is giving me trouble again, and I’m unsure why a Windows update would disrupt a stable overclock at lower voltages (maybe something else happened or the update was just a coincidence). Any suggestions?
Eh, CMOS jumper works just as well. Make sure to disconnect the PSU from the wall before doing it and leave the jumper connected for a few minutes. Also, pressing the power button briefly while it's active won't cause any harm and helps discharge any remaining energy in the system. Then reconnect everything and go into the bios, selecting the best default or setting defaults. Save your changes. Return to bios, adjust preferences, and test again in Windows. This applies to Windows 7, 8.1, or 10—probably Windows 10. It might need both a bios and a Windows update. These Spectre and Meltdown patches have led to many confusing problems across different systems. No one seems completely safe, and even systems with nearly the same hardware can behave differently based on installed apps, hardware versions, and motherboard models. Also, if you change the bios after setting it up with overclocking and memory settings, you'll need to redo the process each time you update to a newer bios version. Overclocking and custom configurations usually don't last in newer UEFI systems like they did on older ones. I remember being able to keep my overclock settings intact on my ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 motherboard, or at least preserve the preset settings so I could reload them later. My current Skylake board clears everything—including saved bios—so it must be reset each time the bios is updated or when you restart.
I chose Windows 10 Home in my first message. Unclear what update version I was using, as mentioned.
I changed the BIOS prior to overclocking. It stuck at stock performance until then (around 2133 for RAM, which is standard).
Eventually, I restored it by slightly raising the voltages. It still functions adequately, so I don’t feel compelled to adjust further.
Will mark your answer as solution. Seems like an unexpected problem with updates—something unusual but not surprising. *shrug*
It's strange, but I didn't notice it before. Sorry about that.
This situation is really unusual since Windows shouldn't interfere with BIOS settings you manually configure, unless you're using a Windows tool like AMD Overdrive or MSI Control Center and have previously set things up in a way that might override them. If you have a desktop tweaking utility installed, I'd recommend uninstalling it unless you have a specific reason to keep it.
Other than that, it's hard to think of anything else affecting those settings except the chipset driver package itself. It might be worth checking why you can't download it and trying to install the newest chipset drivers if they exist.
Good luck, Estes.S.C.
I removed the MSI Gaming App and Ryzen Master without encountering more problems during overclocking. It appears one of them was responsible, though I wasn’t sure why it hadn’t been noticed before the Windows update. Apologies for the delay—I didn’t try this because I only used the MSI app for RGB control and never adjusted any OC settings with either.