CPU frequency stuck at 1.6 GHz instead of 2.4GHz

[Xealian]

I have a Intel Pentium CPU N3700 that is up to 2.4GHz but the problem is, it was set at a maximum of 1.6GHz in dxdiag and even in my bios. how can I fix this?

[DOUGIE]

Hi and welcome to PCHF.

1. Turn on the computer, and press the BIOS setup key to launch BIOS.Pressing “delete” key on Boot is common.
2. Search through the BIOS menus for the “CPU Multiplier” or “CPU Ratio” adjustment option. The setting location is different depending on the hardware, but it is usually found under an “Advanced” submenu. The setting name may feature additional words in the title like “Clock.”
3. Select the “CPU Multiplier Clock” option, and change the value
4. F10 Save and exit.

[Xealian]

there’s no such setting in my bios (InsydeH20 version05.05.01V1.15)

[DOUGIE]

Sorry, I didn’t know what Bios you are running. I am pretty sure that Bios is locked.
In that case, to get the advanced & power tabs in your Bios would be a very complicated process & requires extensive knowledge of Bios modding, with the added danger of bricking your machine, which I DON’T recommend if you have little knowledge of the processes involved.
One of the other Techies may have a solution.

[veeg]

@phillpower2 @Evan Omo

[phillpower2]

Hello Xealian,

I have a Intel Pentium CPU N3700 that is up to 2.4GHz but the problem is, it was set at a maximum of 1.6GHz in dxdiag and even in my bios. how can I fix this?

Not sure that there is anything to be fixed atm, what is telling you that the processor is set at a maximum of 1.6GHz.

I may be posting what you already know but just in case, the processor will only run at 1.6GHz in the BIOS and when you run dxdiag as the computer is not put under any load, run something more demanding and the turbo boost should kick in as and when required.

Run the Intel CPU diagnostic tool which you can download from here let us know the results if you will.

[Evan_Omo]

Hi Xealian. If you look at the specs of your CPU here, Intel Pentium Processor N3700 the processor base frequency shows as 1.6 GHz with a turbo boost frequency going up to 2.4 GHz so you will only see your CPU go up 2.4 GHz if the chip decides to use the Turbo Boost function while you are doing a CPU intensive task. Otherwise the chip will remain at the default 1.6 GHz unless you have the option to overclock it which based on the chip cannot be done.

[DOUGIE]

Hi Xealian. If you want to see the turbo boost work, there is a monitor for that.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor Download Free - 3.0 | TechSpot
I found the 2.6 version worked for me.
The boost is only momentary, when needed.

[phillpower2]

Any update for us Xealian?

[phillpower2]

Any update for us Xealian? If unreplied to within 48hrs this thread will be closed.

[Evan_Omo]

Thread Closed.