How Do You Overclock A Motherboard CPU?
Overclocking a CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is connected to a motherboard, is a great way to increase your computer’s performance. To overclock a CPU is to change the factory clock speed of the processor to a higher speed through use of the motherboard’s BIOS. For example, overclocking a computer that has a Quad core 2.4 Ghz processor would make the processor run at a a higher speed, such as 2.6 Ghz, instead of the factory speed of 2.4 Ghz. Turn on your computer. A screen will appear that lists all of your computer’s components in black and white letters and shows the BIOS manufacturer’s name in the top, which is most likely going to be Phoenix. Click the “Delete” key on the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard to access the main BIOS menu while the black and white screen is still showing. In the main menu of the BIOS, go to “Advanced Tools” and select “CPU Multiplier.” Raise the multiplier one level higher; if the CPU multiplier is at 6x, raise it to 7x. Save the changes by
