MSI is introducing new BIOS updates for its Z790 motherboards featuring the all-new Intel Default Settings profile. This new profile dials performance back to Intel's minimum recommended power settings, which could help rectify 13th and 14th-Gen Core i9 instability issues as Intel continues to investigate the matter. At the time of writing, we haven't seen any of MSI's Z790 motherboards updated yet with the new profile, but we do have the BIOS for testing, and its release is imminent.
The Intel Default settings profile is an official system configuration from Intel that ensures that 13th and 14th Gen chips are running within the CPU manufacturer's official specifications. This includes ensuring that a number of Intel features are enabled out of the box, including Current Excursion Protection and Thermal Velocity Boost. MSI's 'Intel Default Settings' profile also ensures that 13th and 14th Gen CPUs are running within Intel's rated wattage and amperage limits, which vary between Performance and Extreme profiles.
