Alienware Aurora R15 BIOS Update 1.14.1 Discussion

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Use this thread to report any issues you encounter after updating your PC to the latest BIOS version.

BIOS Update Information:

PC Model: Alienware Aurora R15
BIOS Version: 1.14.1
Release Date: 16 Aug 2024

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Gustavo Cotrim · Answer

@Cleysso Schwanck I have updated the BIOS (1.14.1) version of the Aurora R15 (i9-13K), mainly due to the problems reported by the community that is using the Intel Core i9 processors of 13th and 14th (Aldar Lake) related to CPU voltage (V) and possible processor degradation/oxidation problems. In tests, I found that my processor, even after the BIOS update, is reaching peaks of up to 1.478 V and temperatures of up to 90 ºC. When researching this subject, I noticed that some users "undervolt" to avoid overheating, high voltage peaks and possible CPU degradation/oxidation. However, after installing Intel XTU to perform the “undervolt” procedure (negative offset), I observed that this process is blocked in Aurora R15, and only the increase in voltage is possible. I would like to know if values close to 1.5 V performed by the i9-13900K are “safe” and reliable for the useful life of this processor in Aurora R15?

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