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Overclocking the processor
If your computer comes with an Extreme Edition CPU, the CPU
is “unlocked,” which means its clock speed (operating speed)
can be increased (overclocked) beyond the default processor
speed. Overclocking may result in system instability.
To change the clock speed of your processor:
1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord.
2 Place your computer on its side with the side accesss
panel facing up.
3 Follow the anti-static precautions in “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 50.
4 Open the side panel and locate the jumper labeled J3C2
BIOS Config on the system board.
5 Remove the jumper from its normal position (bridging
pins 1-2), then place it in the maintenance boot position
(bridging pins 2-3).
6 Reconnect the power cord.
7 Turn on your computer. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
8 Press the arrow keys to select the Performance tab.
Press the arrow keys to highlight Set Processor
Multiplier, then press E
NTER.
9 Press the - (minus) or + (plus) key repeatedly to adjust
the multiplier, then press E
NTER.
J3C2 BIOS Config
jumper
J2B3 jumper
(
do not adjust
)
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