Update your Z170 non-K OC BIOS with a flash.
Update your Z170 non-K OC BIOS with a flash.
Your board isn't listed in the kitguru directory. Make sure you're using a BIOS compatible with your setup. Your motherboard doesn't include the non-K overclocking version yet. Check the recommended list here: As noted, your file ends with .A40 and the release date is outdated for such a release (launched by Asrock on December 15th). You can find more details in this article about compatible BIOS options.
And regarding real oc, which stable frequency are you affected with? I use just the flasher connected through a USB stick. Thanks ahead!
The issue arises from using an incorrect file type or version. There are sources indicating the E7984IMS.B5T is required, but you need the E7984IMS.A6T instead. It's quite challenging to locate a valid download link, yet I managed to find one after extensive searching. You can access the file here: https://s182iva.storage.yandex.net/rdisk...k%20OC.rar