Windows 7 runs way too fast

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by bdgunn, Feb 12, 2010.

  1. bdgunn

    bdgunn MDL Novice

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    Since building my PC 2 days ago the clock has always been running way too fast, a minute on the clock passes in a couple of seconds.

    This affects all Windows uses, double clicking is impossible and animated images cycle way too fast.

    I have searched online and this seems to be a common problem for users with Asus M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard, although I can not find a fix online.

    Have tried many suggestions - updating Bios, changing various settings, no luck so far.

    Does anyone have any idea of something I can try before getting the motherboard replaced? I really dont want to remove the processor and send motherboard back if I can avoid it. Thanks.
     
  2. Phazor

    Phazor MDL Expert

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    Do you have an NB parameter named something like 'SpreadSpectrum' in your BIOS?

    If so try toggling its current state. I had an MSI board once (well i still have it) that produced such a timing issue when SS was disabled and enabling it fixed it entirely...
     
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  3. yesman

    yesman MDL Junior Member

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    You can try AMD Dual Core Optimizer.
     
  4. sml156

    sml156 MDL Member

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    could be your power supply
     
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