Bios settings not saving on msi Z97 gaming 5

[taylor4777]

New PC build i74970k, msi Z97 gaming 5. On the Bios it has the multiplier
at 8x 100 and it should be 40x 100. Every time i change it in the settings
it says its at 40 where I changed it but at the top of the bios it still read 8x 100. Ran stress test and the core speed never goes above 800. Updated drivers and bios. Clicked
the OC (overclock) genie on the bios which is suppose to set it at 44x 100 but
still no change. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

 

[boju]

Found a good response to your question here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2390467/genie-msi-z97-gaming.html

Like MeteorsRaining says, overclocking via software isn't the best method, i agree. I've only done overclocking in the bios and i've never trusted software for that kind of thing, if you want to overclock go through the bios instead. It isn't hard, just follow the many guides on the internet.

 

[taylor4777]

This link does not help me. My problem is that the settings in the bios don't apply or save
as the multiplier never goes above 8x 100.

 

[boju]

oh ok sorry so you used genie after noticing the bios wasn't saving settings.

Can you change anything else in the bios and will it save?

Your board is new so i doubt it could be a flat bios battery, one way to find out is if your Windows date and time remains.

 

[taylor4777]

Yes, I change the time and it saved it. Ran the Intel Processor Diagnostics tool and the CPU is not the problem.
Re-seated the CPU and heatsink fan also. I am out of ideas.

 

[taylor4777]

"Thanks for having chosen the solution to your question! It will help other people encountering the same problem!"

didn't mean to hit that.

 

[boju]

Disable overclock genie, that can get in the way.

Also when you change settings in the bios and exit, make sure you exit with the option 'Exit saving settings'.

 

[taylor4777]

Disable overclock genie, that can get in the way.

Also when you change settings in the bios and exit, make sure you exit with the option 'Exit saving settings'.

 

[taylor4777]

Yes I've done both.

 

[boju]

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNTQ3ZanvbA"][/video]

Have a look at this vid, see if theres anything different done thats holding you back. Note the cpu is different and overclock settings will differ but looking at Cpu fixed mode sounds like that setting is involved with your problem.

 

[boju]

That board is different sorry thought i grabbed this one.

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywNDmkW3bzU"][/video]

When he gets to the oc tab, i noticed OC genie function control by bios, did you set it this way?

 

[taylor4777]

yes

 

[boju]

Everywhere i've looked are all saying the same thing i have above.

Have a look at this guide: http://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-overclock-your-cpu-processor/#page-1

Look for guides to your specific motherboard, search msi Z97 g5 overclocking guide there might be a setting that pops out at you that you're not changing.

 

[taylor4777]

The thing out it is I'm not try to overclock it just get it to run at normal settings.

 

[boju]

Oh completely went the other way huh, sorry for that.

Getting the obvious out the way, leaving everything default settings, cpu should operate at 4GHz with 4.4GHz turbo.

Check your temps, if you're correct and your cpu is only operating 800MHz your cpu is most likely throttling due to overheating. Get http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/ and we'll see.

What heatsink are you using and how did you assemble it, did you apply thermal grease if you bought an aftermarket cooler? If you used Intel's stock cooler that came with the cpu, did you peel off the protective cover before mounting the heatsink?

 

[boju]

Here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=181055.0

Question:

Just move the slow mode booting switch to the ON and then back to the normal position.

Answer:

It was in default position, once I moved to "Enabled" multiplier works.
Thank you very much !!!

Think thats it.

 

[taylor4777]

Is this switch on the motherboard or a setting in the bios?

 

[boju]

It appears so, https://service.msicomputer.com/msi_user/support/TechFAQdetail.aspx?formid=3265

Check your manual and look for reference on Slow Mode Booting Switch

Im off to work soon so hope this switch helps you.

The Switch will be labeled either as JSLOW or SLOW_1

They're using motherboard print terms so it should be on the motherboard. Look for Jslow or slow_1

 

[taylor4777]

My motherboard doesn't have that switch.

 

[boju]

Lol damn thought we were onto something, was in a rush thought your motherboard was in the list containing that switch. Even the guys with the switch, this similar problem of being locked to 800MHz also baffled them and those helping. This is even more odd.

Only other thing i can think of is, you've done bios update right, but did you clear cmos afterwards?

Its recommended to always reset cmos after a bios update, to get rid of the memory cmos stores regarding the bios, can still do that. Usually removing the cmos battery will do (while pc is turned off) but try using a jumper to short the clear cmos pins. Its located just above the bottom pcie slot toward the back of the clip leaver.

If you have your manual handy, clear cmos is on page 1-27.

BAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the
motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you
want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

Either a jumper if you have one, or short the pins with a paper clip, with the battery still in.

Or remove the battery for a good 10 seconds.

 

[taylor4777]

Yea i thought you were on to something also. Thanks for your help but i going take it into a repair
shop.

 

[boju]

Before you do, try clearing cmos if you haven't, last suggestion.

 

[boju]

I've been looking up and down the internet, still going. The only thing i came close to maybe understanding whats going on is Intel CPUs have a feature called BD PROCHOT which stands for bi-directional processor hot. This means other items on your motherboard can send a signal to your CPU tricking it into thinking it is too hot. When it thinks it is too hot, it will throttle down and use the 8 multiplier.

MSI would have been all over that with an bios update. If you did update to the latest, clearing cmos should have been done, which the tech guys will do first thing.