bios anyone????

visser · Post by **visser** » 19 Jul 2007, 21:06

ok so i have an interesting question. everytime my computer starts up the "hit this key to go into setup" does not show up. is there any way i can get into the bios of my computer???? or do i need to flash the bios and get an updated one. the one i have now is like from '98 so its really old!!
any suggestions????

Post by **bad_brain** » 20 Jul 2007, 03:11

hm, hard to say which key it is, what BIOS is it? check what name is displayed when booting (usually in the upper right corner, can be AMI or Award for example). but the best would be if you know what mainboard model it is, so check for info printed on the mainboard or use Sandra ( http://www.sisoftware.net/ ) to identify it.
common used keys are Del, Esc or F2...maybe one of them works for you.

visser · Post by **visser** » 20 Jul 2007, 09:03

ok so we got into the bios. we jsut started hiting keys. and got it (f1 for the record) and i tried to overclock it but the multiplier wasnt there. like i couldnt find it and i checked everything. how can i overclock my comp wheni cant find the multiplier???

RNA · Post by **RNA** » 23 Jul 2007, 00:54

As an overclocker, let me help out.

Theres a few different bios layouts, could you please post the options of the root menu of your BIOS(what are the options on the first menu you see)?

Also, is it a pre-build computer? Like Dell/gateway/compaq? Those companies disable OCing in the BIOS.

Also, the first thing you want to do is NOT touch the multi, if you move it up one(provided its not locked which most are) you will most likely not even be able to POST test and require a CMOS reset, you want to use the FSB to up it, you'll also have to deal with the RAM and what nots. I'd strongly advise you use google for some good overclock guides, if it seems too complex, don't do it.

Post by **pseudo_opcode** » 23 Jul 2007, 07:28

for the record, intel mobos have locked overclocking, you can flash it and maybe tweak it, but its not worth it, i overclocked my processor from 1.9 to 2.0 ghz and it became so unstable and sucked, not to mention i had to put an additional fan to keep it cool.. so overclock only if you can afford to screw up your processor.

also there are some apps which let you overclock your cpu and you dont need bios for that, for more info... google's your friend

RNA · Post by **RNA** » 23 Jul 2007, 13:37

pseudo_opcode wrote:for the record, intel mobos have locked overclocking, you can flash it and maybe tweak it, but its not worth it, i overclocked my processor from 1.9 to 2.0 ghz and it became so unstable and sucked, not to mention i had to put an additional fan to keep it cool.. so overclock only if you can afford to screw up your processor.

also there are some apps which let you overclock your cpu and you dont need bios for that, for more info... google's your friend

I put my 1.8 operton to 2.6 without changing the voltage(thereby, not creating more heat)