why is my i7 8700 cpu idle at 4290 Mhz, when the stock frequency is set at 3200Mhz?

[DGuzm6]

i have no programs running and my cpu is just idle at 4290 Mhz

[AlHill]

Update the bios on your motherboard.

Doc

[DGuzm6]

how do i do the bios update

[AlHill]

Contact your device manufacturer for help with their bios.

Doc

[David_V_Intel]

Hello DGuzm6,

Thank you for posting on the Intel ® communities.

Were you able to try the suggestion provided in the previous post?

Let me know if you need more assistance.

Regards,

David V

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

[DGuzm6]

how do i do the bios update

[David_V_Intel]

Hello DGuzm6,

Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

Regards,

David V

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel