I know people may think this unwise but I never update my windows 8.1 I think because I don't have a service pack installed.
Once I tried to install it gives an error. Oh and also I downloaded XTU (Intel xtreme tuning utility). But really thank you all for advising me. I checked my CPU idle speed and it was at 3.0! I feel like such an idiot now. This time I chose the most conservative power plan available and after applying that, I waited for it to kick in and it WORKED! Even though I tried that early on with no success. This morning before going to work, on the recommendation of several forum members, I decided to try adjusting my powerplan again. So, anyhow just wanted to give you guys an update.
I don't like having to use gigabyte software either. I'm forced to use RGBFusion to control the LEDs on their motherboard, and it does not play well with G.Skill's RGB control software. I actually don't like any of Gigabyte's software. I use it because not having to reboot to apply an overclock is extremely convenient.
And cleaning their software off your hard drive is a manual process. Their uninstaller literally doesn't remove what it installs. So it's really just a glorified front-end to XTU.Īlso, Gigabyte's installer/uninstaller are hot garbage.
They have an active forum, but it's rare to get a Gigabyte rep response to anything. The way OP describes how EasyTune is broken for them, is exactly how I experienced it (crashes upon launch basically). The last time they broke EasyTune, I had to wait 6 months (and several forum posts) before they would fix it.
And since their website doesn't archive old versions, they don't make it easy to revert. In my experience, Gigabyte has been notorious for breaking EasyTune through updates. I've been using it for about 2.5 years now. Prior to overclocking, I always create a custom profile that represent true 'Default' so I can always toggle back to true stock clocks.ĮasyTune is really flaky software. Default does not seem to ever represent stock clocks. However, once Windows boots, the EasyTune engine may re-apply the overclock depending on several factors.Īlso the 'Default' profile, in my experience, is always incorrect. EasyTune does not change your BIOS settings. Upon reboot, the OC reverts back to the BIOS settings. That's not how EasyTune is supposed to work. I think I will get Intels extreme tuning software as you suggested. What if I had maxed it out? I've even read where guys used easytune and were stuck with higher temps that were irreversible. Plus it really bugs me that a major hardware company like gigabyte, makes software that, once you use it to OC, you are stuck with no way to reverse it. Should I still short the CMOS jumper? Do you think it will help? Also, I do not mind leaving it at 4.2 if it's safe to do so, I just don't want to shorten the life of my CPU. It said all 4 cores are still idling at 4.2. After loading optimized defaults I booted into the OS (windows 8.1) and ran CPUZ. After that I reinserted the battery.Īfter I powered the system up again, there was a message on screen that CMOS had been cleared and that I should load optimized defaults or manually configure the BIOS. I disconnected the power from the power supply, then pressed the power button several times to discharge any remaining power and then removed the CMOS battery and then I pressed the clear CMOS button. Although, before I made this thread here on the forum, I was reading the manual for my mobo and I noticed this board has a clear CMOS button. I will try clearing the CMOS with the jumper as you suggested. Went into advanced windows power settings and adjusted min and Max down to 80% but still the OC remains. I've even tried completely uninstalling all gigabyte apps but the OC remains.Įven cleared CMOS and restored system defaults in uefi and still the oc remains. Whenever I click on one of them, a message pops up easytune engine restarting and no matter how long I wait, it never works. When I clicked on easytune it would not open.
Low and behold! Suddenly easytune no longer works. After a few days at 4200 I decided I wanted to return to the stock speed of 4000. I decided to be adventurous so in the easytune app I overclocked my I7 6700k to 4200. I decided about 1 year ago that I wanted to try the gigabyte software (app center, easytune and SIV) I installed them and they worked as intended. I have no complaints it's a great piece of hardware. I've had a Gigabyte Z170X gaming g1 mobo in my system.for 2-3 years now.