Change these settings on MSI boards with i9 CPU
182If you've got an Intel Core i9 processor (especially a Core i9-14900K or 13900K) then you might have noticed some stuttering and stability issues. This includes games losing frame rates, being unstable or crashing a lot.
If you've seen the error message that you're out of video memory and your game has crashed as a result (especially with Unreal Engine games) then this could be caused by settings in your BIOS. MSI (like others) has settings in the BIOS which are meant to boost more performance by drawing more power and putting your CPU under more load. This can make your system faster, but it can also potentially cause instability.
Igor's lab got a statement direct from Intel about this:
https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/
Following that various motherboard manufacturers released BIOS updates and settings changes for motherboards to counter the problem.
See here - https://www.msi.com/blog/improving-gaming-stability-for-intel-core-i9-13900k-and-core-i9-14900k
To fix your stability problems with your Intel Core i9 processor if you are using an MSI motherboard, follow these steps:
1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard by visiting the MSI website
2. Update and install the new BIOS
3. Reset settings to default
4. Under the advanced section, select OC (Overclocking)
5. Scroll down and find "CPU Cooler Turning"
6. Set it to "Boxed cooler" (no matter what you're using)
7. Under Advanced CPU Configuration find "CPU Lite Load Control" and set it to "Intel Default"
8. Turn XMP back on
9. Save and exit
NOTE - you might see a drop in performance, but you should see an improvement in stability.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:25 Download BIOS
02:26 Install BIOS update
03:17 The Problem
03:39 Change these settings
04:09 CPU Cooler Tuning
04:43 CPU Lite Load Control
05:36 Save and reboot
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