Error: "Intel® Performance Maximizer was unable to overclock this system. This could be due to inadequate cooling"

When running the Intel® Performance Maximizer after approximately 6.5 minutes, it finishes and reports this error related to inadequate cooling.

The possible cause for this error is that the software was unsuccessful in overclocking the system, which could be due to invalid BIOS configuration settings or insufficient cooling capability for the processor resulting in thermal throttling.

The recommended actions:

1. Check if BIOS settings are at their default values. If not, restore default BIOS values and test again.
2. Ensure your cooling solution is appropriate/optimal for overclocking and test again.

Intel® Performance Maximizer will be discontinued as of April 24, 2023. For an alternative overclocking experience explore Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility.