Author: parsec
Subject: w10 + x99x killer Event 54 Kernel-Processor-Power
Posted: 28 Jul 2016 at 10:14pm
So you changed to the 3.00 UEFI, which is the Broadwell-E processor compatibility update, while using a Haswell-E processor, i7-5820K.
That is fine, but there is an Intel Management Engine (IME) software update for Broadwell-E. X99 board users that changed to the Broadwell-E processor compatibility UEFI version, and were using a Haswell-E processor, but did not also update the IME software, soon found their over clock did not work.
Did you happen to use this version of IME at any point, after applying the Broadwell-E processor compatibility UEFI? Intel Management Engine driver ver:11.0.4.1186:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20X99X%20Killer/?cat=Download&os=Win1064
If not, you should install that version of IME.
Using any built in OC profile is a gamble, since all processors of the same model differ in varying degrees. Built in OC profiles normally set the processor voltages higher than necessary for maximum compatibility, but settings like System Agent voltage (VCCSA) can be optimal at a lower voltage. VCCSA is best tuned to the value preferred by your particular processor.
XMP profiles can also change (increase) the VCCSA voltage, and again may increase it more than necessary.
Over clocking is not a simple "cook book" process, setting UEFI options to specific values and its done. Built in OC profiles do the best they can, but one size fits all is not correct.
I use C States on my ASRock X99 board, and have never had any locking, Event 54 problems. The default value for the C3 C State is Auto, which is disabled. C3 seems to not work well with Haswell-E or Broadwell-E processors, but I use C6 without any issues. If you changed C3 to enabled, try it set to Auto.
Core parking is a Windows thing, which is similar if not identical to using the C6 C State. I cannot be 100% certain without researching it on an X99 system. I have never had to disable core parking on any PC I use.
Subject: w10 + x99x killer Event 54 Kernel-Processor-Power
Posted: 28 Jul 2016 at 10:14pm
So you changed to the 3.00 UEFI, which is the Broadwell-E processor compatibility update, while using a Haswell-E processor, i7-5820K.
That is fine, but there is an Intel Management Engine (IME) software update for Broadwell-E. X99 board users that changed to the Broadwell-E processor compatibility UEFI version, and were using a Haswell-E processor, but did not also update the IME software, soon found their over clock did not work.
Did you happen to use this version of IME at any point, after applying the Broadwell-E processor compatibility UEFI? Intel Management Engine driver ver:11.0.4.1186:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20X99X%20Killer/?cat=Download&os=Win1064
If not, you should install that version of IME.
Using any built in OC profile is a gamble, since all processors of the same model differ in varying degrees. Built in OC profiles normally set the processor voltages higher than necessary for maximum compatibility, but settings like System Agent voltage (VCCSA) can be optimal at a lower voltage. VCCSA is best tuned to the value preferred by your particular processor.
XMP profiles can also change (increase) the VCCSA voltage, and again may increase it more than necessary.
Over clocking is not a simple "cook book" process, setting UEFI options to specific values and its done. Built in OC profiles do the best they can, but one size fits all is not correct.
I use C States on my ASRock X99 board, and have never had any locking, Event 54 problems. The default value for the C3 C State is Auto, which is disabled. C3 seems to not work well with Haswell-E or Broadwell-E processors, but I use C6 without any issues. If you changed C3 to enabled, try it set to Auto.
Core parking is a Windows thing, which is similar if not identical to using the C6 C State. I cannot be 100% certain without researching it on an X99 system. I have never had to disable core parking on any PC I use.