Overclocking enables you to run your computer faster without buying a new one.
Overclocking is a talent and learned skill. Basically, overclocking your computer refers to running your CPU and/or your bus speed faster than the computer is designed to run. While most manufacturers warn that this type of operation will void the warranty of the product, overclocking continues to be a technique for improving computer capabilities. The Asrock BIOS provides an easy way to overclock your computer without having to physically change tiny jumpers on the motherboard. The technique of overclocking has spread to other types of hardware in the computer, including memory and graphics cards. The process of overclocking begins with changing the bus frequency, then changing the CPU/bus ratio and finally adjusting the voltage setting on your CPU.
Instructions
Getting Into Your BIOS
1. Start the computer and press the keystroke or keystrokes to enter the BIOS setup application. The setup application allows for every aspect of the operation of the computer to be set such as time and date, CPU speed, memory speed and peripherals.
2. Locate the page that allows for the setting of the external bus frequency, CPU speed and CPU voltages.
3. Record the original settings so that you may replace them if you are not satisfied with the overclocking you achieve.
Adjusting Bus Speed
4. Move to the selection for your external bus speed. Press the "Enter" key and examine the choices that you have available.
5. Change the speed of the bus by selecting a higher frequency. This is the base frequency your computer uses to achieve its processor speed. This step may require multiple tries to find the highest stable frequency at which your system will work.
6. Save your changes and exit BIOS.
7. Restart the computer and check that it works properly. If the board, memory and processor will not support the increased speed, then you will need to return to the BIOS and return the clock speed to its original setting.
Set the Frequency Multiplier
8. Select a higher frequency ratio to achieve a higher frequency for your CPU. Since you are trying to maximize the useable speed, there is no way to predict just how far you will be able to push the processor. Asrock includes a utility in the board's BIOS that allows stepless control of the CPU frequency.
9. Check each increased ratio setting by saving the new value, restarting your computer and checking it for stability.
10. Stop changing frequency ratios once your computer becomes unstable. You may still be able to utilize this frequency ratio by applying more power to your CPU.
Increase CPU Power
11. Boost the power of the CPU. The CPU receives enough power to satisfy the demands of running at the original clock speed for the CPU. As you increase the speed, the power drain on the CPU will increase. If the CPU power demands are higher than the processor's need for power, it will present errors in the operation of the computer. By increasing the power available, the operation of the computer may become stable again.
12. Continue upping the core voltage on the processor until errors in data cease. If you can't reach a point where the errors cease, lower the processor frequency slightly and retry.
13. Monitor the temperature of the processor on the motherboard. As the processor uses more power, the heat output increases. Ensure that the CPU doesn't exceed the recommended temperature rating of the manufacturer. The highest temperature for a CPU operation is 80 degrees Celcius. As you increase the power to your processor you need to ensure that there is sufficient cooling to keep its temperature below this level.
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