Overclocking a laptop is the process of tweaking system settings to enable the computer to run at faster speeds than recommended by the manufacturer. This will result in increased performance, but often at the downside of decreased life due to the additional heat being generated by the machine. Note that some laptop manufacturers intentionally block these overclocking settings, so your laptop might not be able to overclock at all.
Instructions
1. Reboot the laptop.
2. Press the key indicated during the startup messages to enter into BIOS. This is typically either "Esc" or one of the "F" keys.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Advanced Settings" menu and press "Enter."
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "FSB Clock" setting and press "Enter."
5. Input in a slightly higher value for the FSB clock setting (five to ten higher than its initial value) and press "Enter."
6. Press "Esc" and press "Y" to exit and save changes.
7. Repeat the process if your laptop remains stable (no crashes or other abnormal behavior) for a few days, increasing the FSB by five to ten more. Continue the process until you find the maximal stable speed for your laptop.
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