Intel XTU Does not save settings upon reboot

[Daani]

The program no longer saves the configuration that I made, every time I turn on my computer I have to open the program and load the profile with the configuration, I updated the version of my bios thinking that that could be the problem, but no, the program worked with normality a few months ago, I had been using it since 2022, I don't know when the problem arose, but it must have been recent.

The only thing I change is to lower the Turbo boost short power max and the Turbo Boost power max, I do this to lower the temperature of my CPU a little

As seen in the image only under the TBSPM from 115 to 65, and the TBPM from 65 to 50

Sorry for uploading so many images, but I think it's better to see it than explain it with words.

[Ernesto_C_Intel1]

Hi Daani,

Thanks for posting in Intel Communities.

Allow me enough time to investigate the issue you've raised. I'll keep you posted on my findings.

Regards,

Ernesto C.

Intel Customer Support Engineer

[Ernesto_C_Intel1]

Hi Daani,

I see that you are using i5-11400F processor which is designed to operate within the Intel specifications listed on our website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212271/intel-core-i511400f-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.html

In response to concerns regarding undervolting to minimize the temperature of your processor, it's important to note that undervolt protection is currently active within XTU as a precautionary measure following the Plundervolt issue. This issue previously allowed users to undervolt their processors to levels that could compromise system security. As a result, undervolt protection was introduced to safeguard the CPU's integrity. Due to this protection, undervolting capabilities are constrained by the BIOS voltage limits, which may vary between motherboards and users. Consequently, undervolting via XTU may not be possible unless BIOS values have been adjusted to permit it.

Intel's stance is to refrain from recommending undervolting. Should users wish to undervolt in real-time, they would need to disable Undervolt Protection in the BIOS, which could potentially expose them to Plundervolt attacks. From a legal perspective, we cannot endorse such actions. This is the primary reason for the limited information available on undervolting. Nonetheless, users retain the option to undervolt through the BIOS settings, even with the protection enabled.

Since you've mentioned that you're having issues managing the temperature of your processor, I would like to ask following: 

1) To avoid duplicating the troubleshooting that you've done (aside form adjusting the TBSPM from 115 to 65, and the TBPM from 65 to 50), May I know what other troubleshooting have you done to address the temperature issue of your processor? 

2) Are you using the included fan for processor or using another off the shelf cooling solution? If you're using a 3rd party cooling solution, may I know the model of the cooling solution?

3) When do you typically encounter the temperature spike? Is it frequent? or only present on certain workloads?  

Regards, 

Ernesto C.

Intel Customer Support Engineer