Increase the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600's performance with overclocking.
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600s are dual-core processors installed in desktop PCs. CPUs (Central Processing Units) are a driving force behind computer performance. A faster CPU means a faster computer. Processors like the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 have default speed limits installed by the factory, but can often be overclocked to push them to perform past the default speeds. Settings in the PC connected to the processor are changed to overclock the CPU. The front bus speed and the front bus frequency multiplier are changed.
Instructions
1. Boot the PC holding the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600. Press the correct key to enter the boot menu, commonly "F2" or "F11." Enter the "BIOS Features" portion of the menu.
2. Press "External Bus" and move the cursor to the option listed by "Front Bus." Increase the listed value. This adds to the speed of the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600's front bus. Exit to the "BIOS Features" window.
3. Press "CPU Core" and move the cursor to the option listed by "Multiplier." Increase the listed value. This increases the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600's front bus frequency. Exit to the main menu.
4. Select "Exit and Save" from the options. Once the PC is booted, the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 is overclocked.
Tags: Intel Core, Core E4600, Intel Core E4600, BIOS Features, Core E4600 front