Intel has introduced “Intel Default Settings” to address stability issues with 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors. The latest MSI Z790 BIOS has implemented this feature, recommending configurations in line with Intel guidelines. The table shows Intel’s Power Limit configurations, “Performance” and “Extreme,” which motherboard manufacturers can choose based on their board’s power design.
“Intel Default Settings” offers Performance and Extreme profiles of Power Limit configurations.
MSI’s implementation of Intel Default Settings adopts the recommended Performance settings. Below are the Power Limit settings for 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core i9 K/KS series processors.
Upon first booting into BIOS, users can select Intel Default Settings from the “Select CPU Cooler Type” window prompt. Intel Default Settings is the default setting in MSI BIOS. To cater to diverse needs, MSI also offers two other Power Limit settings: Tower Air Cooler and Water Cooler. If your processor doesn’t experience stability issues and you wish to unleash more CPU performance, you can try the other two settings to increase the processor’s Power Limit for better performance.
For subsequent BIOS entries or to change the Power Limit settings later, you can also select the desired settings from the CPU Cooler Tuning option in the BIOS.
Please note that when selecting Tower Air Cooler or Water Cooler, a message will appear reminding users that “Selecting Tower Air Cooler or Water Cooler profiles may reduce system stability…”.
Upon first BIOS entry, a window prompts users to choose between Intel Default Settings, Tower Air Cooler, or Water Cooler configurations.
Users can also select Intel Default Settings, Tower Air Cooler, or Water Cooler settings via CPU Cooler Tuning.
When selecting Tower Air Cooler or Water Cooler, a message will appear reminding users that system stability may be reduced.
For subsequent BIOS entries or to change the Power Limit settings later, select the desired settings from the CPU Cooler Tuning option in the BIOS.
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