Intel XTU - Freezes at splash screen P170EM/NP9170

Hi Guys,

As per the title, every time I try and run Intel XTU it just freezes at the startup splash screen, i have tried installing previous versions as well. After reboot, before rebooting, it doesn't matter.

Does this have anything to do with the Bios? as i have updated to EC 06 and also Bios Version 06 as per the clevo Bios Thread. Will updating to Bios version 07 help?

Will i have to reformat for XTU to work or am i missing something?

Has anyone else had the same experience as me?

Any help is appreciated, thank you.

[SOLUTION FOUND]

After months of research and refusing to do a clean install of Windows - I found a solution to my problems!

Step 1) Uninstall Intel XTU and restart

Step 2) Download SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2

Step 3) Install SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2 (both 32bit and 64bit installers on a 64bit PC)

Step 4) Restart PC once again.

Step 5) Install the latest Intel XTU

And you're good to go!

 

I have the same bios and EC as you and i am not having this problem.

 

I had that problem too, but it was fine with a fresh install of 7. It has something to do with the drivers/software supplied if all of them are installed (I think it may be the Intel storage drivers, but don't quote me on this).

 

I installed IRST and XTU never had a hiccup

 

Gah, not liking the idea of a fresh install, finally got my clevo just the way i like it ><"

Oh well CPU won't make a lick of difference in gaming and might only increase temps anyway, thanks guys!

 

Keep this in mind:

 

Ah I didn't know that, thanks mate, will try again when I get home from work. +rep

 

Sorry I have a better link:
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) &mdash; Troubleshooting XTU issues

XTU works for me but I dont get any controls...

 

Nice, sorry i had to be spoon fed, I kept searching for "stuck at splash screen" and there were no results. Thanks again for the link!

Which CPU are you trying XTU on?

 

Do you have Extreme Processor i7-3920XM? Intel recommend Mobile Extreme processor for Intel XTU.

Intel XTU will freeze with other i7 mobile processor.

 

The HM77 Chipset allows a limited increase in the multi; x4 i believe for the 3720 and 3829 quad mobile processors.

 

Yes yes a maximum of 400 MHz that is

 

After months of research and refusing to do a clean install of Windows - I found a solution to my problems!

Step 1) Uninstall Intel XTU and restart

Step 2) Download SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2

Step 3) Install SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2 (both 32bit and 64bit installers on a 64bit PC)

Step 4) Restart PC once again.

Step 5) Install the latest Intel XTU

And you're good to go!

 

Hey, I have the same problem, lets see if this fixes it
Thx for your research!

Edit:
Yeah it worked!!!!!!!! Nice man, how did you discover it?

 

In addition to this it allows you to change your turbo clock to stay on longer. This probably gives you just as much performance boost so don't overlook it!

 

It should never freeze, the chip and bios should simply determine what options are unlocked.

 

Haha, you're welcome, glad to hear you got your XTU working now, this problem was really getting me frustrated for while, I just kept reading around forums and I found some other kind of related issues where downloading the SQL fixed it and I tried it myself and it just made it work, finally.