Motherboard · high

How to fixVRM-OVERTEMP-THROT

Thermal throttling of the VRM on the motherboard

What this error means

This high-severity issue affects the motherboard. Processors with a high TDP (i9, Ryzen 9) reduce performance due to overheating of the power supply circuits (VRM) of the board. The usual suspects are an entry-level motherboard with insufficient VRMs for a powerful CPU and bad air flow through VRM cooling. Work through the steps below in order.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Set CPU TDP limits to recommended values ​​(not PL2 without limit)

Set CPU TDP limits to recommended values ​​(not PL2 without limit).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Direct the airflow to the VRM section

Direct the airflow to the VRM section.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Upgrade your motherboard to a model with more powerful VRMs (power phase 16+)

Upgrade your motherboard to a model with more powerful VRMs (power phase 16+).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • An entry-level motherboard with insufficient VRMs for a powerful CPU
  • Bad air flow through VRM cooling
  • CPU overclock without VRM power boost