Dell Overclocking

[emojeff]

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]

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]

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.