Z170A-X1 resets CPU to 800mhz

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   I have an Intel i5 6600k Processor running at 3.5 stock with no over clock using a Z170A-X1 motherboard. I noticed the computer has started to run very slow and is unable to play any games. Even surfing the internet was slow and the computer crawls along. I finally found the issue and it seems others are having this as well after I did a quick search online.
After resuming from sleep mode the PC was resetting the processor speed to 800mhz. Even rebooting is not resolving the issue as the BIOS shows the i5 6600 running at 800mhz. I have updated the BIOS to its current version and all drivers are current also. 

Does anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this?

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Garou24 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 May 2016 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garou24 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z170A-X1 resets CPU to 800mhz Posted: 11 May 2016 at 8:00am
	I have an Intel i5 6600k Processor running at 3.5 stock with no over clock using a Z170A-X1 motherboard. I noticed the computer has started to run very slow and is unable to play any games. Even surfing the internet was slow and the computer crawls along. I finally found the issue and it seems others are having this as well after I did a quick search online. After resuming from sleep mode the PC was resetting the processor speed to 800mhz. Even rebooting is not resolving the issue as the BIOS shows the i5 6600 running at 800mhz. I have updated the BIOS to its current version and all drivers are current also. Does anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this?

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 25088	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2016 at 12:06pm
	Welcome to the forums. First up, clear CMOS. Once that is done could you check your temps for us, it sounds like it could be getting hot and throttling.