no option to adjust time settings on the motherboard
no option to adjust time settings on the motherboard
i own a dell xps motherboard that is unlocked, along with an unlocked cpu running a 0x501h x58 board with an i7 990x. for some reason, i can't adjust the clocks, even in the bios. i tried using ctrl and the f keys to access debug options but it didn’t work. i also don’t have the ability to modify ram speed, so i’m stuck at 1066 instead of the 1333 my system supports. this is frustrating because i can change clocks on other unlocked boards, yet here i’m limited by a locked bios.
Initially check for an Alienware BIOS compatible with that system. Next, investigate whether Dell has released XPS models as locked or unlocked units with matching BIOS versions, aiming to retrieve the unlocked version. Then attempt overclocking using Throttlestop software from within Windows.
X58 Dell workstations are widely used for this purpose. Regarding RAM speed, the memory controller is integrated into the CPU, while i7 processors operate at 1066 MHz and higher-end Xeons reach 1333 MHz. All should ideally function in three channel configurations, which is where actual performance shines.
William P suggests checking for an Alienware BIOS for the system. He mentions Dell sold XPS units in both locked and unlocked configurations with matching BIOS versions, aiming to retrieve the unlocked version. He also recommends using Throttlestop software to overclock the system from within Windows. A link is provided for a relevant forum discussion.
X58 Dell workstations are noted as popular choices for this purpose. Regarding RAM speeds, the memory controller resides on the CPU, with i7 models running at 1066 MHz and higher-end Xeons at 1333 MHz. All should ideally operate in three channel configurations, which he believes is where performance truly lies.
He plans to attempt throttle stop but doubts success due to previous limitations from setting FSB, noting his RAM setup includes four sticks at 1600 MHz and two at 1333 MHz if others are interested.
Throttlestop is quite distinct from SetFSB. The X58 Voltage adjustment is somewhat indirect, so it's worth checking the discussion thread. However, with an unlocked CPU it functions properly. Focus on comments by Unclewebb, as he is the TS developer and his responses are highly trustworthy. I anticipate those will operate at 1066 speed with that processor. If you manage to increase the FSB speed, you'll have more flexibility.
William P shares his experience comparing Throttlestop and SetFSB. He notes that X58 Voltage control is somewhat indirect, so reading the thread carefully is important. He mentions that with an unlocked CPU it functions well, especially paying attention to comments from Unclewebb, the TS developer, whose answers are trustworthy. He expects performance around 1066 speed on that CPU. He also suggests that adjusting the FSB speed can provide some flexibility.
It's not about adjusting the clocks, it's about changing the multiplier. They refer to it as TRL (Turbo Ratio Limit). As I mentioned, they designed it to be quite indirect.
Just adhere to the unlocked Xeon configurations in the TS Forum and you should see some outcomes.
william p :
the issue isn't the clocks, it's about the multiplier. They mention TRL (Turbo Ratio Limit). I believe they designed it to be quite indirect. Just stick to the unlocked Xeon settings in the TS Forum and you should see some improvements.
i adjusted the turbo ratio, but it seems like turbo is still disabled. the cpu isn't reaching above 3.47 ghz even when i increase the multipliers on the turbo ratio.
The MB is quite alike (though not exactly the same) as the Alienware Aurora ALX produced by MSI Dell#4VWF2 (MSI# MS-7591 v.1.0). It might be possible to combine a BIOS from Mods.com with the MS/ AW BIOS. I’d upload your current BIOS and the MS/ AW BIOS to check the results. Do you have the most recent BIOS from Dell? Maybe you lack complete support for that CPU?
william p :
The MB is quite similar to the Alienware Aurora ALX, which is produced by MSI Dell#4VWF2 (MSI# MS-7591 v.1.0). It might be possible to combine a BIOS from Mods.com with the one from MSI. I would share your current BIOS along with the MS/ AW BIOS and check the results. Do you have the most recent BIOS from Dell? Maybe you don’t have full support for that CPU?