Question GPU Overclock is being reset with every shut-off. Fix?

May 9, 2024
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I recently overclocked my GPU, got a pretty good overclock, and was happy with it.
However when I shut the PC down and started it again, my die and memory frequencies were back to stock.
I didn't recognize it at first but when I did it happened with every shut-off and restart.
Is there some setting in MSI Afterburner that I need to hit for it to keep my overclock? I thought it gets written to the card bios and should therefore stay active.
The PC came preloaded with some Gainward overclocking tool but I removed that and it still didn't keep my overclock.
I also think the previous owner didn't bother overclocking it and I doubt that the people who built it for him did overclock it as well, so that tool shouldn't have been used anyway.
Does anyone know the potential cause of that and how to fix it?
 
I thought it gets written to the card bios and should therefore stay active.
It most definitely does not do that. You have to both configure Afterburner to "Start with Windows" under properties, and also click the Windows Flag to set "Apply these settings on startup."

nVidia driver 466.11 also added automatic overclocking and stress testing but it requires the cloud powered GeForce Experience

Unless you have a card older than Pascal, you can't easily use a card with modded vBIOS values and have it work without the driver giving a code 43. What you can do now that nVidia signature lock has been broken, is flash the unmodified vBIOS from a different card (even different vendor) with different factory clocks.
 

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I recently overclocked my GPU, got a pretty good overclock, and was happy with it.
However when I shut the PC down and started it again, my die and memory frequencies were back to stock.
I didn't recognize it at first but when I did it happened with every shut-off and restart.
Is there some setting in MSI Afterburner that I need to hit for it to keep my overclock? I thought it gets written to the card bios and should therefore stay active.
The PC came preloaded with some Gainward overclocking tool but I removed that and it still didn't keep my overclock.
I also think the previous owner didn't bother overclocking it and I doubt that the people who built it for him did overclock it as well, so that tool shouldn't have been used anyway.
Does anyone know the potential cause of that and how to fix it?
It's not written on the bios and you wouldn't want that to be the case :LOL:

Have MSI afterburner start with windows and youll be good to go
 
Aug 5, 2024
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If your GPU overclock settings reset every time you shut down your PC, try the following steps to fix the issue:

### **1. Use Persistent Overclocking Software**
- **MSI Afterburner**: Make sure to apply and save your overclock settings. Use the “Apply on Startup” option to ensure settings are loaded automatically on boot.
- **EVGA Precision X1**: Similar to MSI Afterburner, save your profile and enable the option to apply settings on startup.simulatorhttps://sakuraschoolsimulators.com/

### **2. Check BIOS Settings**
- **BIOS/UEFI**: Ensure that any settings related to power-saving or energy efficiency features are not overriding your GPU settings. Some BIOS/UEFI settings might affect how your GPU behaves on startup.

### **3. Update Drivers and Software**
- **GPU Drivers**: Update to the latest drivers from the GPU manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA or AMD).
- **Overclocking Software**: Ensure that your overclocking software is up-to-date.

### **4. Review Power Settings**
- **Power Options**: Check Windows power settings and ensure that your PC is not set to a power-saving mode that could interfere with your GPU settings.

### **5. Check for Conflicts**
- **Conflicting Software**: Disable or uninstall other overclocking tools that might conflict with your primary software.

### **6. Reapply Settings Manually**
- If automatic application fails, reapply the overclock settings manually each time you start your PC.

### **7. Check for Hardware Issues**
- **Power Supply**: Ensure your power supply is sufficient and stable for your overclocked GPU.
- **Connections**: Ensure all hardware components are properly seated and connected.

If the issue persists, consult your GPU or motherboard manufacturer’s support for further assistance.modehttps://rtaskslogin.com/