[WARNING] intel non z OC being removed!

[Hi-Fi Man]

Just updated my firmware on my ASRock H97 Pro4 to version 1.90 from: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H97 Pro4/?cat=Download&os=BIOS release notes are "Update microcode 19".

This particular board allowed K series CPUs to be overclocked however, firmware version 1.90 removed the option to change the multiplier which quickly prompted me to downgrade to version 1.80 which retains the option.

Just a warning for those out there thinking of overclocking CPUs on non z motherboards, be careful about updating your firmware!

 

[Deders]

nm

 

[PPB]

I have seen some new Beta BIOS' for my B85M-D3H that are described as "Added W10 Support for Pentium AE". Obviously not even touching them with a 10ft polestick since I would like to retain my ability to OC :biggrin:

 

[DigDog]

good that you could downgrade.

 

[Berliner]

Is this only affecting ASRock so far or others as well?

 

[Auric]

Also noted in this thread:
http://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=607&KW=Non-Z&title=oc-tweaker-screen

ASRock states it is "due to Intel limitation", but there is a possible solution to Non-Z OC with Win10 on page 2:
http://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=517&KW=Non-Z&PN=1&title=g3258-on-windows-10-8-5-update

 

[lyssword]

yeah I have retained my 4.6ghz w10 oc on h81 g3258 by installing on 1 core then deleting intel's microcode in /system32