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

DGuzm6
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‎10-21-2019 11:02 PM
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i have no programs running and my cpu is just idle at 4290 Mhz

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AlHill
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‎10-21-2019 11:05 PM
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Update the bios on your motherboard.

 

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DGuzm6
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‎11-20-2019 04:38 AM
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how do i do the bios update

 

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AlHill
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‎11-20-2019 10:33 AM
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Contact your device manufacturer for help with their bios.

 

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David_V_Intel
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‎10-28-2019 08:17 PM
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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.

 

 

Regards,

David V

 

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DGuzm6
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‎11-20-2019 04:39 AM
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how do i do the bios update

 

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David_V_Intel
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‎10-31-2019 06:00 PM
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Hello DGuzm6,

 

Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

 

 

Regards,

David V

 

Intel Customer Support Technician

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