How To Disable Overclocking -

Run a standard system stability test like Cinebench (for CPU) or Heaven Benchmark (for GPU) for 15 to 30 minutes. If the system completes the tests without crashing or overheating, your PC is successfully restored to a stable, stock configuration.

Look at the top right or bottom of the interface for a button labeled or Restore Defaults . Click it to wipe out any active custom profiles.

Before diving into the "how," it is helpful to understand the "why." You should disable overclocking if: how to disable overclocking

Disabling overclocking is safe, but whenever you enter the BIOS/UEFI or change hardware settings, be careful not to change unrelated settings (like boot order or voltage limits) by accident.

Which (ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, etc.) are you using? Run a standard system stability test like Cinebench

Click the button. This will instantly slide the Core Clock, Memory Clock, Voltage, and Power Limit sliders back to 0 or their baseline 100% marks. Click the checkmark icon to apply the changes.

Once inside the BIOS menu, look for a option labeled , Setup Defaults , or Reset to Factory Settings . This is often mapped to the F9 or F5 key. Confirm the selection. Click it to wipe out any active custom profiles

As the computer boots up, repeatedly press the BIOS hotkey. The exact key depends on your motherboard manufacturer, but the most common keys are or F2 . Other possibilities include F1 , F10 , or F12 .

If you'd like to share you overclocked (CPU, GPU, RAM) or which software you used, I can give you more specific, tailored instructions.