MSI this week deployed a BIOS update dedicated to certain Intel 700 and soon 600 series motherboards. The latter allows gamers to deactivate the CEP function of recent Intel processors, in order to allow them to operate at higher voltages. bass.
Reduce heating without impacting the performance of your brand new 14th generation Intel processor (Raptor Lake-S Refresh), but also PCs equipped with chips Alder Lake-S (12th generation) and Raptor Lake-S (13th generation). MSI is making this possible with a BIOS update rolled out this week for its Intel 700 series motherboards.
The latter makes it possible to deactivate the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) function, so as to let the CPU operate at lower voltages. The latter can then operate while heating up less, but without losing performance. In some cases, an increase in performance is even possible. By leaving it to players to activate or deactivate this function, MSI is moving in the right direction.
A new BIOS for MSI Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards
As the brand recalls, this CEP function was designed, and integrated into motherboards, to avoid any system instability caused by insufficient voltage applied to the processor. However, its impact varies depending on the platform and settings used, which can sometimes lead to a drop in performance. If you want to know more about the CEP function and its usefulness (or uselessness on certain configurations), MSI has published a guide that might answer some of your questions.
Source: MSI
Source: MSI
Source: MSI
Regardless, the Intel processors affected by this BIOS update are the 14th generation “K” and “non-K” chips, as well as the 13th generation “K” and 12th generation “K” SKUs. . As MSI explains, 14th generation âKâ processors already support disabling CEP, while other models require updating the BIOS in question to do so.
The latter is already available on the official MSI website for most MSI Z790 and B760 motherboards. However, we learn that BIOS updates for B760 cards and 600 series cards are still under development. Their deployment is nevertheless planned for March.