The CPU is not operating at the designated clock speed.
The CPU is not operating at the designated clock speed.
I've kept my CPU clock speed at 4 GHz for nearly a year, but after the BIOS update it has dropped to 3.4 GHz consistently. No matter the settings I try—down to 3.9 GHz, Auto, or 3.2 GHz—it remains stuck at 3.4 GHz.
Hey there,
After a bios update, clearing CMOS is usually necessary to reset the previous settings. Generally, you turn off the PC, remove the battery, connect a jumper for 30 seconds, then switch it back and reinsert the battery before booting up. The specific steps are detailed in your motherboard manual, though the process varies slightly between manufacturers. Once you restart, you should be able to adjust the CPU speed and save changes. If this doesn't work, replacing the battery might be a better option since the bios could lose memory after a reboot.
Hey there,
After a bios update, clearing CMOS is usually necessary to reset the previous settings. Generally, you turn off the PC, remove the battery, connect a jumper for 30 seconds, then switch it back and reinsert the battery before booting up. The specific steps are in your motherboard manual, though the process varies slightly between manufacturers. Once you restart, you should be able to adjust the CPU speed and save changes. If this doesn't work, replacing the battery might be a better option since the bios could lose memory after a reboot.
Hello. I am having a similar issue. I have an i7-9700f @ 3.0 Ghz but it is stuck at 2.79 Ghz. I've checked power plan settings, updated BIOS, reset CMOS, Updated all drivers(several times), everything i can
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think of. Turned intel boost off and back on, changed the power plan of the BIOS itself. Turned XMP on(it was off). This is all new hardware as well. Less than a month old. It works "okay" but for the specs i have it should be performing much better than it is.
It's usually better to begin a new post rather than editing an old one. What are your current temperatures? But please create a separate post!
The speed of 2.79 might be typical when the processor is idle.
Download OCCT, then click the green button and check if it runs well under stress. The graph will display your temperature and clock speed.