Detailed instructions for overclocking the processor. Overclocking programs and utilities How to recognize the pll chip on a laptop

SetFSB is a specialized utility for quickly and easily overclocking your central processor. Typically used for overclocking laptops, but can also be useful for regular PCs, including those running on Xeon processors.

With this utility you can easily change the frequency system bus without having to reboot the system. The program has a very simple and friendly interface, and overclocking is carried out using the slider movement. Despite all the ease of use and ease of overclocking, this utility Not recommended for beginners.

From ignorance of the architecture and possible limits of your processor and motherboard, both can be rendered unusable.

How to use SetFSB?

Before starting the program, find out the PLL chip number of the computer you are overclocking. You can do this in three ways:

looking under the PC case, find the PLL configuration chip and remember its number;
using programs like Everest, Aida64 and the like;
search the Internet for information about specific model and the chips installed there.

After running SetFSB, go to the Control tab. There, in the Clock Generator item, select the chip number of your computer. Having selected the PPL number, click on the Get FSB button. After this, the current processor bus parameters will appear on the program screen and the frequency change sliders will become active.

The SetFSB processor overclocking program increases CPU performance by changing the system bus parameters. By moving the central slider, you will adjust them. If you want to increase the adjustment range, check the box next to Ultra. Once all controls are set to the desired position, press the Set FSB button. We recommend raising these values by no more than 20 MHz at a time.

After saving the parameters, you need to test the system. If your computer/laptop freezes, you need to reboot the system and set the value to a few MHz lower. If the computer responded to the changes normally, then you can raise the indicators even higher and test again.

Overclocking Xeon e5 on Chinese socket 2011 motherboards

Can be tweaked a bit Xeon processors e5 series 1600 and even 2600 (both v1 and v2), running on Chinese motherboards such as huanan x79, its clones and other similar Chinese motherboards.

Known on this moment boards that support overclocking via setFSB:

Early revisions
and earlier

FSB from 90 to 110 MHz are available without any modifications. As a rule, FSB overclocking is limited to 103~107MHz (which gives a 3-7% increase).

Overclocking is saved after rebooting or shutting down the computer (if there is a unit on duty), and is reset after the system unit is de-energized after a few tens of seconds.
That is, if during the process of overclocking, you install a piece of data that is not suitable for the processor or memory - just unplug the computer from the socket and wait a little, after that everything will start at the default frequencies.

The SetFSB clocker does not support Chinese motherboards, so you won’t be able to use the sliders.

Diagnosis tab, select clock generator - PLL diagnosis, click GetFsb and 9 bytes of configuration registers are read from the clocker. We are interested in byte No. 6, click on it with the mouse (red arrow 1), and its value in binary form will be loaded into field 2.
The lowest 4 bits are responsible for FSB. We take their values at the top
table and edit them in field 2. For example, if we want 106.25, we change 00011000 to 00011101.
After this, press update (3), close all tasks and save the documents and click apply (4). After this, fsb will be set to the specified value.

There is one thing - the computer may freeze at the moment of changing fsb, then turn it off with the power button (holding it) and turn it on. The percent will work at the given fsb (if the memory and itself can do it) until the power is turned off.

Download

Official versions for Windows 7, 8, 10 and others. Portable version 173.133 includes an id generator (this version only) that can be used to activate the program.

The motherboard is a multifunctional platform that ensures the functionality of each component of a personal computer: random access memory, video cards, hard drives, central processor. That’s why it’s important before purchasing additional equipment figure out whether the components will be compatible with the motherboard. The only way to deal with the task at hand is to find out the model of the motherboard already installed in the system unit. And, as practice suggests, there are more options for performing this operation than it seems at first glance...

The Windows operating system copes with the task of checking the hardware in no time. Moreover, in both Windows XP and Windows 8, the procedure is the same - you will have to refer to the “System Information” section, which is accessible using the msinfo32 command (the procedure will be described below). Every detail related to a personal computer is displayed there - the amount of RAM, the current video card, operating system, hard drive capacity. And here alternative way, which tells you about the installed motherboard, is not provided in Windows (except for command line) – neither Device Manager nor computer properties will tell you about the “major hardware”, and will only shed light on additional components.

View in msinfo32

The procedure is quite predictable:

Alas, Windows is not always able to see the name of the motherboard in Windows 10 - in 50 percent of cases you will have to be content with the inscription: “Unavailable,” indicating the inability to figure out the exact name of the motherboard. Searching again won't help. And that means it’s time to move on to other methods.

Using the Windows command line

How to find out what motherboard costs without using additional software? Using the command line, of course:

Interacting with the command line is convenient - there are no unintelligible answers, and situations where the system is not able to recognize the equipment are minimized.

Recognition programs

If for some reason the secrets of the motherboard built into the operating system are revealed Windows system tools didn’t work, so it’s time to move on to heavy artillery - special programs, which are downloaded from the network, and then tell you in detail about the available hardware and even help you download the latest drivers:

Speccy is a freely distributed utility developed by the CCleaner studio, which summarizes the available components, including Motherboard. One of the advantages of this approach is lightning-fast collection technical information without using the command line. There is also a translation into Russian available, a table of contents search, instructions for beginners, and even a special terminal that displays the temperature of the central processor, video card, and hard drives.
AIDA64. If Speccy was unable to determine the motherboard, then it’s time to move on to AIDA64 - perhaps the most omnivorous tool that can look even into the unexplored corners of a personal computer. The assistant collects information about everything at once - the operating system and available licenses, temperature, voltage, overclocking, cooler rotation speed, DirectX versions, Internet speed and security settings. An additional advantage (those that go beyond the scope of the question “how to find out what motherboard is on your computer”) is the presence of a “Test” section. Here the developers propose to conduct special testing at “maximum speeds”, with the sole purpose of determining how well the computer copes with maximum loads.
Driver Booster– formally, the tool from the IObit studio does not determine the available components and does not display statistics of installed video cards, RAM or boards. But it also tells you which components’ drivers are high time to update. And at the same time it helps to load necessary drivers and install (and before starting the procedure, you can even organize a restore point - just in case). Working with Driver Booster is easy - translation into Russian is available, the interface is clear, and interaction with the available functionality occurs in a semi-automatic mode, where it is impossible to press the wrong button.

Visual inspection

How can I find out which motherboard is installed on my computer if it is impossible to turn on the PC due to missing hardware? The only way to get to the truth is to conduct a visual inspection. You will have to look at the markings and inscriptions left by the manufacturer. As a rule, even beginners who have never encountered problems are able to cope with the task. personal computers. The main thing is to strain your vision and imagination, and then all you have to do is arm yourself with a smartphone or tablet, turn on Google and enter the found combinations of letters and symbols. With a probability of 99% necessary information there will definitely be one.

How to find out the clock generator model

It is impossible to recognize the model of the clock generator either using those preinstalled in the Windows operating system or using AIDA64. You will only have to look for the necessary information with your own eyes - right on the motherboard, by opening the case. The generator looks like a tiny board with numbers in the name that are easy to decipher in Google.

Clocker – alternative name clock generator, and therefore the procedure is the same - you will have to disassemble system unit and carefully visually scan the motherboard for similar elements marked ICS.

How to find out the “clock generator” of the motherboard?

Only the SetFSB tool can deal with the task, and therefore you will have to act as follows: * Download the archive with the tool from the official website.

Immediately after the test run, enter the identification number located at the top of the interface into the empty text field (in the screenshot, for example, you can see the combination 1726030115).
After a kind of license check has been completed, a new information and reference window will appear, which lists a colossal amount of various information. Including the Clock Generator indicator. If the specified window is empty, you will have to either test again, or close SetFSB, and then re-enter the identification number in the empty text window. As practice suggests, the necessary information will definitely appear the third or fourth time.

Surprisingly, analogues of SetFSB have not yet appeared on the Internet. Therefore, to check Clock Generator you will have to follow the instructions described above!

How to find out the manufacturer of the motherboard on a laptop

The equipment available in a laptop or netbook, although it differs from the “standard” in size, interacts with the motherboard and additional components here in exactly the same way (of course, not counting visual inspection- on a laptop or netbook, such things should be dealt with last - the risk of damaging the cables leading to the monitor or keyboard when disassembling the case is too high, or violating the current warranty). For example, using AIDA64 or Speccy, or alternatively:

CPU-Z – Initially, the tool told only about the processor, but later additional information appeared - for example, the name and name of the motherboard, the cooler used, current BIOS information, version graphical interfaces, RAM speed. If desired, the developers offer to output especially important data to a TXT file. So, they say, you won’t be able to lose important parameters even with a strong desire.
HWiNFO32 is another help desk service available on Windows XP, 7, Vista, 8 and 10, both in full format and in a Portable version that can be easily downloaded to external storage for use anywhere where you need to find out the model of the motherboard on your computer. On the plus side, information is collected at lightning speed, and it’s free. Russian language included. For beginners who have not yet understood computer basics, hints are available using a special question mark, which is located opposite each information point. It’s worth spending a little more time and many more details will be revealed.

How else can you find out what motherboard is on your computer? Use tips for Windows 10. About using the Command Prompt and the Run command.

During production, processor manufacturers always set the average frequency selected during testing. That is, you can slightly change the frequency and thereby increase processor performance by 15 percent.

There are a huge number of different programs that allow you to overclock your computer processor.

For overclocking we need:

the computer itself;
CPU Tweaker program;
SetFSB program.

Overclocking instructions

So, before you begin the overclocking process, you need to install the SetFSB program. This program is considered the most secure and allows you to easily change the system bus frequency.

Next, run the program you installed by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button. Study the program thoroughly. As you can see, the program has a very simple and intuitive interface, and even novice users should not have any problems using it.

Go to the second tab, which is called “Control” and you will see the current frequency of the system bus of your processor and a little lower a slider that allows you to change its value.

On the third tab, which is called “Customize”, you can change Extra options systems.

Try experimenting with the program settings, only be careful when changing the processor bus frequency. The frequency needs to be increased a little bit at a time, for example increased by 50 MHz, immediately check the processor temperature and if everything is fine, then add 50 MHz and so on.

To configure your processor settings directly from operating system install the CPU Tweaker program. This program allows you to change computer settings without increasing heat generation and energy consumption.

The main thing when overclocking and tuning is not to overdo it, so that later you don’t have to buy new processor or computer.

Overclocking is a forced increase in the processor clock frequency above the nominal one. Let us immediately explain what these concepts mean.

A clock cycle is a conditional, very short time period during which the processor executes a certain number of program code instructions.

And the clock frequency is the number of clock cycles in 1 second.

Increasing the clock frequency is directly proportional to the speed of program execution, that is, it works faster than an unoverclocked one.

In short, overclocking allows you to extend the “active life” of the processor when it is standard performance no longer meets user requirements.

It allows you to increase the speed of your computer without spending money on buying new equipment.

Important! The negative aspects of overclocking are an increase in computer power consumption, sometimes quite noticeable, an increase in heat generation and accelerated wear of devices due to operation in abnormal mode. You should also know that when you overclock the processor, you also overclock the RAM.

What should you do before overclocking?

Each processor has its own overclocking potential - a clock frequency limit, exceeding which leads to inoperability of the device.

Most processors such as intel core i3, i5, i7 can be safely overclocked to only 5-15% of the original level, and some even less.

The desire to squeeze the maximum possible clock frequency does not always pay off, since when a certain heating threshold is reached, the processor begins to skip clock cycles in order to lower the temperature.

It follows from this that for stable operation of an overclocked system, good cooling is necessary.

In addition, given the increased power consumption, it may be necessary to replace the power supply with a more powerful one.

Immediately before overclocking, you need to do three things:

Update your computer to the latest version.
Make sure that the installation is in good working order and reliable.
Find out the source clock frequency your processor (look in the BIOS or through special utilities, for example).

Also useful before overclocking test the processor for stability at maximum load. For example, using the S&M utility.

After this, it’s time to begin the “sacrament.”

Review of programs for overclocking Intel processors

SetFSB

An easy-to-use utility that allows you to overclock the processor on the fly by simply moving the slider.

After making changes, it does not require restarting the computer.

The program is suitable for overclocking both older processor models like Intel Core 2 duo and modern ones.

However, it does not support all motherboards, and this is an absolute necessity, since overclocking is carried out by increasing the reference frequency of the system bus.

That is, it affects the clock generator (PLL chip or, as it is called, a clocker) located on the motherboard.

You can find out whether your board is included in the list of supported ones on the program website.

Advice! To avoid processor failure, it is recommended to work with SetFSB only experienced users who understand what they are doing and are aware of the possible consequences. In addition, an untrained user is unlikely to be able to correctly determine the model of his clock generator, which must be specified manually.

So, to overclock the processor using SetFSB, you need:

Select from the “Clock Generator” list the model of the clocker installed on your motherboard.
Click the “Get FSB” button. After this, the SetFSB window will display the current frequency of the system bus (FSB) and processor.
Carefully move the slider in the center of the window in small steps. After each slider movement, it is necessary to monitor the processor temperature. For example, using the program.
Having selected the optimal position of the slider, you need to press the Set FSB button.

The advantage (and for some, the disadvantage) of the SetFSB utility is that the settings made in it will only be valid until the computer is rebooted. After restarting, they will have to be installed again.

If you don’t want to do this every time, the utility can be placed in startup.

CPUFSB

CPUFSB is the next program in our review for overclocking processors Intel core i5, i7 and others, which can be downloaded from the developer’s website.

If you are familiar with the CPUCool utility - a comprehensive tool for monitoring and overclocking a processor, then know that CPUFSB is a dedicated overclocking module from it.

Supports many motherboards on Intel chipsets, VIA, AMD, ALI and SIS.

Unlike SetFSB, CPUFSB has a Russian translation, so it is much easier to understand how to handle it.

The principle of operation of these two programs is the same: increasing the reference frequency of the system bus.

Operating procedure:

Select the manufacturer and type of your motherboard from the list.
Select the brand and model of the PLL (clock oscillator) chip.
Click “Take frequency” to display the current frequency of the system bus and processor in the program.
It is also necessary to increase the frequency in small steps, while controlling the processor temperature. After selecting the optimal setting, click “Set Frequency”.

CPUFSB allows you to set the frequency FSB buses the next time you start the program and when you exit. The current settings are also saved until the computer is restarted.

SoftFSB

Our review ends with the SoftFSB utility, another tool for overclocking a processor on the fly. It is no more difficult to use than previous programs.

Just like them, it supports many models of motherboards, various models of clock generators and any processors.

Unlike the paid SetFSB and CPUFSB, you can use SoftFSB for free.

However, there is no guarantee that it will run on your computer as it is no longer supported by the author.

To overclock a processor using SoftFSB, you also need to know the model of the motherboard, PLL chip and be a fairly experienced user.

Procedure:

In the “FSB select” section, specify the model of the board and clock generator.
Click the "GET FSB" button to capture the processor and bus frequencies.
While monitoring the processor temperature, find the optimal frequency by moving the slider in the middle of the window.
Having selected the appropriate value, press the “SET FSB” button.

As you can see, everything is the same here. A lot of other programs for overclocking processors under Windows work using a similar algorithm.

In addition to universal ones, there are utilities with overclocking functions that are produced by motherboard manufacturers themselves.

They are somewhat easier and safer to use, since they are designed for a simple user and obviously cannot harm the system.

Important! All the programs reviewed allow overclocking on both laptops and desktop PCs. But if you have a laptop, you should be very careful not to raise the system bus frequency to high values.

Hello.

What user doesn't want his laptop to run faster? There is no such! Therefore, the topic of overclocking will always be relevant...

The processor is one of the most important parts of any computer, significantly affecting the speed of the device. Overclocking it will improve the performance of the laptop, sometimes quite significantly.

In this article I want to dwell on this topic, since it is very popular and quite a lot of questions are asked about it. The instructions will be quite universal (i.e. the brand of the laptop itself is not important: be it ASUS, DELL, ACER, etc.). So…

Attention! Overclocking can cause failure of your equipment (as well as failure warranty service your equipment). Everything you do according to this article is done at your own peril and risk.

What utilities will be needed for work (minimum set):

SetFSB (overclocking utility). You can download it, for example, from the softportal: http://www.softportal.com/software-10671-setfsb.html. The utility, by the way, is paid, but the demo version, available above at the link, is also suitable for testing;
PRIME95 is one of best utilities to test the processor. Detailed information You can find information about it (as well as links to download it) in my article on PC diagnostics:
CPU-Z is a utility for viewing PC characteristics, also available at the link above.

By the way, I also want to note that you can replace all the above utilities with analogues (of which there are plenty). But I will show my example with the help of them...

I have quite a lot of articles on optimization and cleaning Windows from garbage, according to instructions optimal settings work for maximum performance, etc. I recommend that you do the following:

clean your laptop of excess “garbage”, the best utilities for this are given;
further optimize your Windows - (you can also familiarize yourself with);
check your computer for viruses, oh the best antiviruses ;
If the brakes are related to games (usually because of them they are trying to overclock the processor), I recommend reading the article:

It’s just that many users start overclocking the processor, but the reason for the brakes is not due to the fact that the processor “can’t handle it,” but to the fact that Windows is simply not configured properly...

Overclocking a laptop processor using the SetFSB utility

In general, overclocking a laptop processor is not so simple and easy: because the performance gain will be small (but it will be :)), and you also often have to deal with overheating (and, God forbid, some laptop models get hot without overclocking...).

On the other hand, in this regard, the laptop is a “smart enough” device: everything modern processors protected by a two-level system. When heated to a critical point, the processor automatically begins to reduce operating frequency and voltage. If this does not help, then the laptop simply turns off (or freezes).

By the way, during this overclocking I will not touch on increasing the supply voltage.

1) Definition of PLL

Overclocking a laptop processor begins with the need to identify (find out) the PLL chip.

In short, this chip generates the frequency for various components of the laptop, ensuring synchronization. IN different laptops(moreover, one manufacturer, one model range) there may be different PLL chips. Such microcircuits are produced by companies: ICS, Realtek, Silego and others (an example of such a microcircuit is shown in the photo below).

PLL chip from ICS.

To determine the manufacturer of this chip, you can choose a couple of ways:

use some search engine(Google, Yandex, etc.) and look for a PLL chip for your motherboard (many models have already been described and rewritten many times by other overclocking enthusiasts...);
disassemble the laptop yourself and look at the microcircuit.

By the way, to find out the model of your motherboard, as well as the processor and other characteristics, I recommend using the CPU-Z utility (a screenshot of its operation is below, as well as a link to the utility).

One of the best utilities for determining the characteristics of the equipment installed in a computer. There are versions of the program that do not require installation. I recommend having a similar utility “at hand”, sometimes it helps a lot.

CPU-Z main window.

2) Choosing a chip and increasing the frequency

Various frequencies will appear in the window (at the bottom, opposite Current CPU Frequency, the current frequency at which your processor is operating is shown).

To increase it, you need to check the box next to Ultra, and then move the slider to the right. By the way, please note that you need to move it by a very small division: 10-20 MHz! After this, for the settings to take effect, click the SetFSB button (picture below).

Move the slider to the right...

If everything was done correctly (the PLL was selected correctly, the manufacturer did not block the hardware from increasing the frequency, etc. nuances), then you will see the frequency (Current CPU Frequency) increase by a certain value. After this, the laptop needs to be tested.

By the way, if the laptop freezes, reboot it and check the PLL and other characteristics of the device. Surely you made a mistake somewhere...

3) Testing the overclocked processor

Usually, if there is some problem, then the processor will not be able to carry out calculations in this program for more than 5-10 minutes without errors (or overheating)! If you wish, you can leave work for 30-40 minutes. (but this is not particularly necessary).

temperature of laptop components -

If testing shows that the processor is working as expected, the frequency can be increased a few more points in SetFSB (second step, see above). Then test again. Thus, by experience, you will determine to what maximum frequency your processor can be overclocked. The average is around 5-15%.

That's all for me, happy overclocking :)