Dell Overclocking

emojeff · 27-04-2007, 10:58 PM

I recently upgraded my "good" computer, and supposedly, the LED of the my "good" computer isn't correct, so I had it taken to Fry's last night and its going to take a while because they are "backed-up" So its going to take about a month or two... so yeah sucks balls. Probably, the new MB and CPU I installed is probably fried, so I am really fucked, but anyways...

I found a 5 year-old Dell and the CPU is only 2.00ghz. I wanted to over clock it so its faster, but the Dell BIOS is locked. Is there any way to upgrade the BIOS or unlock it so I can over clock the CPU? I'm not really good with over clocking... so maybe a guide would help too, thanks.

Big B · 28-04-2007, 02:19 PM

Well, Dell, like most major system builders lock the BIOS to prevent users from changing settings that would compromise functionality and/or stability. Outside of making a modded BIOS yourself, any BIOS for the motherboard is likely from Dell, which wouldn't address the options you're looking for.

The only real option outside of using a different motherboard is to use a program, like ClockGen and overclock through Windows. However, you're likely going to be limited to adjusting the FSB and seeing how far the stock voltage will stably take you.

emojeff · 28-04-2007, 04:31 PM

Damn dude you know everything. I really appreciate you helping me so much. I tried the clock gen, but it didn't work too well, but its fine. After screwing around so much with the other computer, I just don't want to risk it happening to this one, maybe I will try after my other computer is working again.

27-04-2007, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
emojeff Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10 Status: Offline	Dell Overclocking I recently upgraded my "good" computer, and supposedly, the LED of the my "good" computer isn't correct, so I had it taken to Fry's last night and its going to take a while because they are "backed-up" So its going to take about a month or two... so yeah sucks balls. Probably, the new MB and CPU I installed is probably fried, so I am really fucked, but anyways... I found a 5 year-old Dell and the CPU is only 2.00ghz. I wanted to over clock it so its faster, but the Dell BIOS is locked. Is there any way to upgrade the BIOS or unlock it so I can over clock the CPU? I'm not really good with over clocking... so maybe a guide would help too, thanks.

28-04-2007, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Well, Dell, like most major system builders lock the BIOS to prevent users from changing settings that would compromise functionality and/or stability. Outside of making a modded BIOS yourself, any BIOS for the motherboard is likely from Dell, which wouldn't address the options you're looking for. The only real option outside of using a different motherboard is to use a program, like ClockGen and overclock through Windows. However, you're likely going to be limited to adjusting the FSB and seeing how far the stock voltage will stably take you. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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28-04-2007, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
emojeff Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10 Status: Offline	Damn dude you know everything. I really appreciate you helping me so much. I tried the clock gen, but it didn't work too well, but its fine. After screwing around so much with the other computer, I just don't want to risk it happening to this one, maybe I will try after my other computer is working again.

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