Ryzen 3 1200 remains locked at 1.55GHz on the ASUS PRIME B350M-A [CSM] board.
Ryzen 3 1200 remains locked at 1.55GHz on the ASUS PRIME B350M-A [CSM] board.
There seems to be an issue with your Ryzen 3 1200 processor not functioning properly. It consistently shows incorrect voltage readings, runs at a low frequency, and uses a multiplier that doesn't match expectations. Despite checking temperatures and ensuring it's not overheating, the BIOS settings remain stuck on default values. You've tried resetting the CMOS, updating the BIOS, and even flashing older versions without success. Could there be a hardware fault or a software conflict affecting its performance?
Enable quiet mode and cool down in BIOS, then adjust Windows power options to full performance (Windows + R > powercfg.cpl)
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You can turn off Cool and Quiet settings in BIOS by navigating to the advanced settings or power management options, then disabling those specific features. If the exact option isn’t listed, look for general power-saving or noise reduction controls.
The feature isn't listed as "Cool N Quiet" in your current BIOS version. It might be available under another name or require an update to your system.
I experienced the same issue without any link to the quiet mode setting. A specific voltage caused the GPU to jump to 1.55 GHz. MSI resolved it via a BIOS update, which relied on the voltage I configured. The real voltage drawn was significantly lower at that low frequency. What BIOS adjustments did you make? One solution that helped was using the Ryzen OC utility—it wasn’t perfect, but it prevented downclocking. That should assist. If you haven’t updated yet, a BIOS update is recommended as newer versions offer better compatibility. Edit: Regarding cool'n'quiet, it’s usually disabled automatically after overclocking.