SpeedStep, Intel TurboBoost, Speed Shift Settings Cannot Be Saved at Same Time Issue on OptiPlex and Precision Desktops

Summary: This article provides information about SpeedStep, Intel TurboBoost, and Speed Shift settings that cannot be saved simultaneously issue on OptiPlex and Precision Desktops.

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Symptoms

The issue of not being able to save SpeedStep, Intel TurboBoost, and Speed Shift settings simultaneously occurs on OptiPlex and Precision Desktops. This issue occurs when the user changes the setting by the "search" function.

Affected Systems:

  • OptiPlex Micro 7020
  • OptiPlex Micro Plus 7020
  • OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7020
  • OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7020
  • OptiPlex Tower 7020
  • OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020
  • Precision 3280 CFF

Three settings changed by search function

(Figure 1 - Three settings changed by the "search" function)

   

Cause

This issue is caused by BIOS coding.

Resolution

Updating to BIOS version 1.2.1 or later on the computer resolves the issue. To download and install the BIOS, refer to BIOS Update Guide.

 

Affected Products

OptiPlex Micro 7020, OptiPlex Micro Plus 7020, OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7020, OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7020, OptiPlex Tower 7020, OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020, Precision 3280 Compact
Article Properties
Article Number: 000223595
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2025
Version:  5
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