Question:
Warning! CPU has been changed or CPU ratio change failed. Please re-enter CPU settings?
2009-12-23 21:31:03 UTC
Warning! CPU has been changed or CPU ratio change failed. Please re-enter CPU settings

i already use system restore in a safe mode where i need to press F8 but it doesn't work
i also tried to press F9, but i couldn't get to the setting...

can someone help me? i always press F1 to go to my desktop, it seems that the warning doesn't change anything in my desktop nor while surfing the net, its still the same but i'm still scared on what possible might happen if i don't fix this
Seven answers:
curious_being
2009-12-23 21:44:02 UTC
Your CPU Frequency was tampered or someone change the multiplier of your CPU.

What is Multiplier? All CPU has a stock frequency that can be boosted using the Motherboard settings. See Overclocking. If the Overclocking attempt failed, this kind of error will pop-up on you. Just reset the CPU ration in the BIOS. Keys will be different in different motherboards. Try pressing DEL or F9 on the keyboard while on POST (Power-On Self Test). This is the screen where the CPU name and frequency, HDD and memory specifications are displayed. The POST is fast. So make sure you press that button faster. =)
2014-08-15 22:07:03 UTC
The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK



Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:

Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.



Then begin by;

delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.



goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions



goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.



Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.



Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.



Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.



Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.





Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:



dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories



Check the 'dir' command for all parameters
2016-11-15 02:58:41 UTC
Cpu Ratio
2014-07-24 18:17:28 UTC
Thanks So much! for this solutiion.



I replaced my battery on my motherboard, and before reading the solution above, I rebooted with the same problem, and error message. Warning! CPU has been changed or CPU ratio change failed. Please re-enter CPU settings?



I then re-read your solution, re-set the cmos as per my instruction manual. There were clear cmos jumpers that had to be re-set. I then went into my bios and reset all the default settings with the reset option.



Also before doing this I found it helpful having only my boot drives connected and disconnected all other drives encase there was a bad drive causing the problem.



In the end, changing the motherboard battery, clearing the cmos jumper settings, and going into the bios and setting the default bios settings did the trick.



Many thanks for this advice.



Michael Breskin
2009-12-24 02:22:53 UTC
Try leaving your PC on for 24 hours it may recharge the CMOS battery.

If that doesnt help, get a new CMOS battery.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm

Remove the Battery and take it to Walmart or Radio Shack Best Buy etc.



Open BIOS setup and select DEFAULT settings.

http://www.smartcomputing.com/techsupport/detail.aspx?guid=&ErrorID=33001
2009-12-23 21:59:49 UTC
Run this free program and it will show you your CPU settings.

CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
2014-08-07 01:54:10 UTC
Ehm..

Cleaning the register is a good way of improving the performances of your pc and eliminate malwares and trojans. A program I trust is CCleaner http://bitly.com/UrAPYj

I strongly recommend it.

Cheers ;)


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