omarmciver · January 21, 2025 04:26 · Jan 21, 2025
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+# Windows & NVIDIA DPC Latency Issues: Troubleshooting Steps
+
+## General Steps:
+
+### 1. **Disable Power Saving Features**
+   - Disable all power-saving features in BIOS/UEFI settings.
+   - Set a high-performance power plan in Windows:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'Power' icon in taskbar > 'Choose what the power button does' > 'Change settings that are currently unavailable'
+     ```
+     Select `High performance` and click `OK`.
+
+### 2. **Adjust Processor Idle Settings**
+   - Download PowerSettingsExplorer: <https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/power_settings_explorer.html>
+   - Run as administrator:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'PowerSettingsExplorer.exe' > 'Run as administrator'
+     ```
+   - Uncheck `Processor Idle Demote Threshold` and `Processor Idle Promote Threshold`.
+   - Set both options to 100% in power plan settings:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'Power' icon in taskbar > Select your active power plan (e.g., High performance) > 'Change advanced power settings'
+     ```
+
+### 3. **Use MSI Utility v3**
+   - Download MSI Utility v3: <https://www.msi.com/Landing/uti/download/>
+   - Run as administrator:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'MSI Afterburner' > 'Run as administrator'
+     ```
+   - Set GPU to `MSI Mode` and priority to `High`.
+   - Restart your computer and test for improved performance.
+
+### 4. **Uninstall Windows Update Health Tools**
+   - Open Command Prompt as administrator:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'Start' > 'Command Prompt (Admin)' or 'Windows PowerShell (Admin)'
+     ```
+   - Type the following command and press Enter:
+     ```
+     dism /online /norestart /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
+     ```
+
+### 5. **Disable USB Selective Suspend**
+   - Disable `USB selective suspend` in your power plan settings:
+     ```
+     Right-click on 'Power' icon in taskbar > Select your active power plan (e.g., High performance) > 'Change advanced power settings'
+     ```
+     Expand `USB Settings`, double-click `USB selective suspend setting`, and select `Disabled`. Click `OK`.
+
+### 6. **Update Motherboard Chipset Drivers**
+   - Visit your motherboard manufacturer's website to download the latest chipset drivers.
+   - Install the downloaded drivers:
+     ```
+     Double-click on '.exe' driver file > Follow installation instructions
+     ```