Be very careful when overclocking your CPU.
Most motherboard manufacturers don't include options for overclocking in their motherboard's BIOS. DFI, though, makes motherboards designed for overclocking. Each board comes with a suite of features found on few other motherboards. DFI's custom BIOS makes changing your CPU's settings easy. Keep in mind, though, that overclocking your CPU is inherently dangerous and should be attempted only if you're comfortable voiding your CPU's warranty and potentially damaging your system.
Instructions
Setting the Overclock
1. Save your work and reboot your PC.
2. Access the BIOS by pressing the appropriate key at the power on self test (POST) screen. The access key is usually the "Del" key, but it may vary among models. Check your owner's manual for specific instructions.
3. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the section labeled "Overclocking," "Advanced Motherboard Settings" or "Frequency and Voltage Settings." Press "Enter" to select the menu option.
4. Locate the "CPU Frequency," "FSB Frequency" or "FSB Clock" heading. Press "Enter" to select the heading.
5. Select the "Clock Speed" heading and increase the value by 3-5mhz. Press "F10" to save the settings and reboot the computer.
6. Wait until the computer boots back into Windows stably. Restart the computer again and re-enter the BIOS. Increase the "FSB" setting by another 3-5mhz. Reboot the PC and make sure Windows runs stably. Continue increasing the FSB and rebooting until Windows no longer boots properly. Reduce the FSB setting by 7-10mhz and reboot the PC.
Test the Overclock
7. Point your web browser at the Prime95 download site (check the Resources section) and download the program file to your desktop.
8. Double-click the program file to launch the program. Select the "Just Stress Testing" option and click "Ok."
9. Allow the test to run for at least 12 hours. Check back on the program periodically to make sure it's still running. Should the test fail, you'll need to reduce your overclock in the BIOS by 3-5mhz and try to run the test again. Once the test has run for at least 12 hours without interruption, your overclock can be considered stable.
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