Overclocking means operating PC components at speeds over what the manufacturer recommends. Overclocking recklessly can lead to system instability and could even permanently damage PC components. However, overclocking carefully can increase system performance without posing a significant risk to the system.
Overclocking involves deciding what components you want to tweak for the best performance. Instead of maxing out one component, it is often better to adjust multiple components to your desired level. The CPU multiplier is one component that can easily be adjusted in the Dell BIOS.
Instructions
1. Restart the computer. Press F2 repeatedly during the initial boot process.
2. Press the "Down Arrow" key to highlight Performance, then press "Enter" (while in the BIOS). Under performance options, press the "Down Arrow" key to highlight Advanced, then press "Enter."
3. Press the "Down Arrow" key to highlight the field next to "Performance Application Support," (under the overclocking option). Press the "Down Arrow" key to change the field to "On." Press the "Right Arrow" key to highlight the field next to "Processor Clock Speed." Select the desired processor speed using the "Down Arrow" Key.
4. Press the "Enter" key to accept the changes.
5. Press the "Esc" key. Highlight "Save/Exit" using the Right Arrow, and press "Enter" to restart the system.
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