Voltage level exceeds BIOS configuration for Z97
Voltage level exceeds BIOS configuration for Z97
Hi.
Details here: CPU I7-4790K, NZXT x62 cooler, Z97-P motherboard, 750W EVGA GQ power supply, Asus 1070 Strix GPU.
When using adaptive mode, voltage exceeds BIOS settings. In BIOS I set it to 1.200V, but Windows shows 1.268V, and it stays at that level even below 1.268V.
I haven’t run any stress tests with adaptive mode, but programs like Chrome or Steam sometimes reach 1.268V or spike to 1.318V.
Uncertain if adjusting an offset would help—I’m not sure how it functions.
Could this relate to cache voltage?
I’ve seen my BIOS settings here: https://imgur.com/a/8K1X9kB
This appears to match the expected behaviour for adaptive mode, indicating the "adaptive" feature is functioning correctly. If you wish to define a constant voltage that remains within limits, consider using a manual voltage setting—this may require adjusting the LLC parameters as well.
Are you increasing the CPU speed?
Yes, it's running near 4.5 to 4.6 GHz.
But I'm concerned about the power consumption.
This appears to match the expected behaviour for adaptive mode, indicating the "adaptive" feature is functioning correctly. If you wish to define a constant voltage that remains within limits, consider using a manual voltage setting—this may require adjusting the LLC parameters as well.