ARMOURY CRATE (Silent mode)

[Lemon323]

Hello,

I have an issue with the Silent Mode power plan in Armoury Crate on my laptop. In the Windows power plan settings, the minimum processor state while charging is set to 80% in Silent Mode. This is way too high, causing my CPU to constantly run at high frequencies, even when idle or under no load, which it shouldn’t. As a result, the fans frequently turn on and off, making the Silent Mode not very silent.

When I manually change the minimum processor state to 5% (which is the default for most power plans) and keep the maximum at 100%, the CPU runs at much lower frequencies, around 2GHz when idle, keeping temperatures lower and preventing unnecessary fan activity. However, the problem is that after restarting the laptop, the setting reverts back to 80%, even though I save everything in Armoury Crate.

Is there any way to fix this? I don’t understand why the Silent Mode has such a high minimum CPU frequency. With my Ryzen 9 8945, the CPU constantly runs above 4.0GHz in Silent Mode, even with no load, which defeats the purpose of a "silent" profile.

Please look into this issue.

Thank you.

[Sunny149]

It sounds like you're facing a frustrating issue where the "Silent Mode" power plan in Armoury Crate is not maintaining the desired settings for your processor, which results in higher CPU frequencies and noisy fan behavior. I can offer a few possible approaches to solve this problem:

1. Ensure Armoury Crate is Fully Updated

• First, make sure your Armoury Crate software and your laptop's BIOS are both fully up to date. Sometimes, power plan and CPU frequency-related bugs are fixed in newer versions of the software or firmware.
• To update Armoury Crate, go to the "Update" tab in the software or visit the manufacturer's support page for any new updates.

2. Manually Adjust Settings in Armoury Crate

• Since you mentioned that you're manually changing the minimum processor state to 5% but it resets after restarting, try making the changes again and then apply and save the settings in Armoury Crate under the Silent Mode profile. This might help retain your preferences.

3. Check for Conflicting Power Settings

• Sometimes, Windows power settings can conflict with the settings in Armoury Crate. Even if you're setting the power plan through Armoury Crate, Windows might override it.
  • Open the Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings.
  • In the "Processor power management" section, check that the "Minimum processor state" is set to your preferred value (e.g., 5%) for both "On battery" and "Plugged in."
  • Set the "Maximum processor state" to 100%. Then, try adjusting the same settings in Armoury Crate.

4. Disable the Performance Mode in Armoury Crate

• Some users have reported that features like "Performance Mode" or other overclocking settings in Armoury Crate can conflict with Silent Mode settings. Try disabling or switching the profile to a default power-saving mode, then re-adjust the Silent Mode settings.

5. Use Ryzen Controller (If Available)

• Ryzen Controller is a third-party software tool that allows more granular control over your Ryzen processor's frequency and power states. While this tool is not officially supported by ASUS, some users have used it to manage their CPU frequencies more effectively.
  • By setting a lower minimum frequency or tweaking other CPU parameters, you might be able to fix the issue more efficiently.
  • Be cautious, though, as using third-party software could affect your system stability, especially on laptops with specific power profiles.

6. Try Windows Power Plan Reset

• Resetting the Windows power plans might help resolve any underlying conflicts between Armoury Crate and Windows settings.
  • Open Command Prompt (Admin) and enter the following command to reset the power plans:

    powercfg -restoredefaultschemes

7. Check for AMD Performance Tuning Settings

• If you're using Ryzen's Precision Boost or any other performance tuning features, these might be causing the CPU to constantly run at higher frequencies. You can try disabling or adjusting those features to make the CPU more stable at lower frequencies.

8. Contact Support

• If none of the above solutions work, I recommend reaching out to ASUS support for more specific troubleshooting related to your laptop model and the Ryzen 9 8945 CPU. They might have additional firmware or settings tweaks that can solve this issue.

Let me know how things go or if you need further help with any of these steps!