[SOLVED] CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own????

deadfred · 03-25-2008, 06:50 PM

I am not new to overclocking but i am no pro either. I down loaded cpu-z so I could admire my speed. I overclocked using the bios and then I found that ASUS had some software that came with the motherboard for overclocking so I decided to check it out. I realized after I installed it that it was changing the multiplier for the processor as the computer demanded more power. It normally sits at a multiplier of 6 than runs up to a multiplier of 9 (the BIOS is set to 9.) The computer is stable and has been. i felt more comfortable with the multiplier at 9 and want it to stay at 9 all the time. So I unistalled the software but the multiplier continues to jump from 6 to nine. I couldn't identify anything runnig in the background and have been to the BIOS several time and I can't seen to get the multiplier to stay at 9. Could someone throw me a bone please, thanks

**forcifer** · 03-26-2008, 06:17 AM

do you have speedstep enabled or anything of that sort?

deadfred · 03-26-2008, 06:39 AM

Speed step has been disabled, It only comes up in the BIOS if the CPU Ratio Control is set to auto. I have it set to manuel and the "intel Speed Step" is not an option. I have tried cpu ratio on auto with the "intel speed step" set to disable. it is all the same out come. Could it be the processor? some built in command that is uncontrolable?

1 g0t 0wn3d · 03-26-2008, 06:47 AM

change your energy settings to maximum proformance

deadfred · 03-26-2008, 06:52 AM

I bumped the core voltage up to 1.4 from 1.35
should i adjust something else?

1 g0t 0wn3d · 03-26-2008, 06:59 AM

oh i was talking about the setting in windows

**forcifer** · 03-26-2008, 07:03 AM

unless you have to, i would bring the vcore back down. will drain the life of your proc and increase heat.

deadfred · 03-26-2008, 07:16 AM

OK, I have been looking through windows for power and performance, and all I could find was in the control panel in the performance and maintence. has power management/ power saver options that are pretty basic. I set the power Schemes to always on and no hybernation. Is there another place to change power setting?

I am going to change the voltage back.

deadfred · 03-26-2008, 07:26 AM

While I was changing the voltage back, I set the processor back to what intel says I sould run it at, the multiplier still changes. I attached two pics.

Thething · 03-26-2008, 07:27 AM

Hmm mine seems to do this as well but havent posted here as it isnt causing a problem, and still goes to 9 when the computer is under load.

I think its just some kind of feature built into ASUS boards to save power, dont think its anything to worry about

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deadfred · 03-26-2008, 08:11 AM

I found the problem.
It looks like the ASUS AI Suite changed the C1E to inable so it could "boost" the processor from a 6 multiplier to a 9 and thus speed up the system. but when it was uninstalled it change it back to disable. So I did and now the multiplier stays at 9.

**mattlock** · 03-26-2008, 09:20 AM

Cool glad to hear you got it sorted. I totally forgot about disabling C1. When OCing I disable C1, EIST, and TM.

Thething · 03-26-2008, 09:50 AM

Sorry if its a silly question but what is C1? i might disable that too.

Thething · 03-26-2008, 11:35 AM

Nevermind, just found it in my bios

03-26-2008, 06:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
forcifer good bye and good luck Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,483 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? do you have speedstep enabled or anything of that sort? __________________ im back...i guess...

03-26-2008, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
deadfred Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 21 OS: win xp 64bit	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? Speed step has been disabled, It only comes up in the BIOS if the CPU Ratio Control is set to auto. I have it set to manuel and the "intel Speed Step" is not an option. I have tried cpu ratio on auto with the "intel speed step" set to disable. it is all the same out come. Could it be the processor? some built in command that is uncontrolable?

03-26-2008, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
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03-26-2008, 06:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
deadfred Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 21 OS: win xp 64bit	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? I bumped the core voltage up to 1.4 from 1.35 should i adjust something else?

03-26-2008, 06:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
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03-26-2008, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
forcifer good bye and good luck Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,483 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? unless you have to, i would bring the vcore back down. will drain the life of your proc and increase heat. __________________ im back...i guess...

03-26-2008, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
deadfred Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 21 OS: win xp 64bit	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? OK, I have been looking through windows for power and performance, and all I could find was in the control panel in the performance and maintence. has power management/ power saver options that are pretty basic. I set the power Schemes to always on and no hybernation. Is there another place to change power setting? I am going to change the voltage back.

03-26-2008, 07:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Thething Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 164 OS: Windows Vista 64 Bit Home Premium	Re: CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? Hmm mine seems to do this as well but havent posted here as it isnt causing a problem, and still goes to 9 when the computer is under load. I think its just some kind of feature built into ASUS boards to save power, dont think its anything to worry about. __________________ Asus maximus extreme motherboard, Intel QX9650Quad Core CPU 3Ghz, Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro CPU cooler, 4GB Corsair DDR3 1333 RAM, MSI ATI Radeon HD3870x2 Graphics Card, 3x 320GB Hard Drives, 1000Watt Coolermaster M1000 PSU, Coolermaster stacker 830 Case, 24 Inch Monitor, Creative Itrigue 2.1 Speakers, Vista 64bit home premium.

03-26-2008, 09:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
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03-26-2008, 09:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Thething Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 164 OS: Windows Vista 64 Bit Home Premium	Re: [SOLVED] CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? Sorry if its a silly question but what is C1? i might disable that too. __________________ Asus maximus extreme motherboard, Intel QX9650Quad Core CPU 3Ghz, Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro CPU cooler, 4GB Corsair DDR3 1333 RAM, MSI ATI Radeon HD3870x2 Graphics Card, 3x 320GB Hard Drives, 1000Watt Coolermaster M1000 PSU, Coolermaster stacker 830 Case, 24 Inch Monitor, Creative Itrigue 2.1 Speakers, Vista 64bit home premium.

03-26-2008, 11:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Thething Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 164 OS: Windows Vista 64 Bit Home Premium	Re: [SOLVED] CPU Clock Multiplier changing on its own???? Nevermind, just found it in my bios __________________ Asus maximus extreme motherboard, Intel QX9650Quad Core CPU 3Ghz, Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro CPU cooler, 4GB Corsair DDR3 1333 RAM, MSI ATI Radeon HD3870x2 Graphics Card, 3x 320GB Hard Drives, 1000Watt Coolermaster M1000 PSU, Coolermaster stacker 830 Case, 24 Inch Monitor, Creative Itrigue 2.1 Speakers, Vista 64bit home premium.