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

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

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Update the bios on your motherboard.

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how do i do the bios update

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Contact your device manufacturer for help with their bios.

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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.

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how do i do the bios update

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Hello DGuzm6,

Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

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