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I have a Clevo W150ERQ with an i7-3630QM processor, 2.4Ghz. However suddenly the CPU is only reporting 1.18ghz max and operating at right around 50% on all cores. I first noticed this when comparing computer speeds bewteen two laptops (a clevo and an asus) using Handbrake to recode a DVD. The clevo computer was significantly faster at rendering video and the benchmark tests I did showed the Clevo to be significantly faster. However the latest benchmark I ran and Handbrake test showed the opposite; something has caused the clevo computer proessor to be stuck at 50% max. The idle temps stay around 56-60C and it never goes above 70. I have no idea what changed. The power is stable and I'm using the high performance power plan. There's nothing in the bios that relates to adjusting or protecting the processor, and in any event I've not changed anything I know of that would cause this. Anyone have any idea what could cause the CPU to suddenly go to half power?

Thank you Prema for your work. I'm planning to update the bios in my Clevo W150ERQ and have two questions: 1. What is the difference between the "OV" and non "OV"? (W150ER_16_09_PM_v3_1920x1080_OV.rar or W150ER_16_09_PM_v3_1920x1080) 2. In the bios downloads above there is nothing in the README.txt file. It is just blank. Should there be instructions in there? (I thought I posted this earlier but it didn't come through, sorry for the double post if it shows up.) I'm getting ready to update the bios in my W150ERQ, in preparation for upgrading the CPU. What is the difference between the "OV" and non-OV versions? Which should I install? Also, when I download the Prema bios there is nothing in the README.txt file. It is just blank. So what are the instructions for flashing the bios W150ERQ? Thanks!