A lot of features locked in Intel XTU

[H3ARTCODED]

Hello there,

I have just upgraded my CPU from an i7-12700F to an i7-14700K. Now I want to undervolt it using Intel XMP, but the options seen in the attached photo are greyed out.

My motherboard is an MSI PRO B660-A DDR4, running the BIOS-Version 1.K0 from 04.10.2024, which is the most recent version as of today. I am running Windows 10 on Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045. I installed the Intel Arc drivers for the CPU too and the Intel Driver Assistant says there are currently no updates available.

I have looked at some solutions online, but none have worked thus far.

In the BIOS I disabled:
-Undervoltage protection
-Intel Virtualization Technology
-VT-D

Parsec is running on this PC with its virtual display drivers, but it needs to be running on this system.

Help on this would be greatly appreciated.

[DeancR_Intel]

Hi H3ARTCODED,

Thank you for posting in the Community!

Upon checking, the latest BIOS version available for your motherboard model is 7D59v1K that was released on October 15, 2024:

MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 - Search

Since this parameter is a generic term, I highly recommend that you seek assistance with your motherboard support to know where you can find those BIOS settings.

For more information about XTU, please visit the link for reference:
What Is Undervolt Protection and How Does It Affect Overclocking in...

Best regards,

Dean R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[DeancR_Intel]

Hi H3ARTCODED,

I wanted to follow up on the previous message regarding your inquiry. Have you had a chance to review it? If you have any questions or need further information, please let me know.

Best regards,

Dean R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[H3ARTCODED]

Hi Dean,

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

Unfortunately, I had to RMA the CPU through my reseller since it seemed defective (unrelated to this topic), so until I get a replacement chip I unfortunately can't process with this topic.

Kind regards,
H3ARTCODED

[DeancR_Intel]

Hi H3ARTCODED,

This is well acknowledged. Let me know if any other questions.

Best regards,

Dean R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[DeancR_Intel]

Hi H3ARTCODED,

I wanted to follow up on the previous message regarding your inquiry. Have you had a chance to review it? If you have any questions or need further information, please let me know.

Best regards,

Dean R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[DeancR_Intel]

Hi H3ARTCODED,

I have not heard back from you so I will close this inquiry now. If you need further assistance, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Best regards,

Dean R.

Intel Customer Support Technician