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Yes, you can modify BIOS settings.

Yes, you can modify BIOS settings.

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eldiablowzzz
Junior Member
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01-25-2016, 03:25 PM
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I've been attempting to extract more performance from my old Pentium CPU in another discussion. It seems the motherboards I'm using don't support CPU voltage adjustment, and my previous overclocking method also affected RAM speed. I'm curious if it's feasible to modify the BIOS to enable CPU voltage control and proper overclocking. The motherboards are ASRock G41M-VS3 R2.0.
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eldiablowzzz
01-25-2016, 03:25 PM #1

I've been attempting to extract more performance from my old Pentium CPU in another discussion. It seems the motherboards I'm using don't support CPU voltage adjustment, and my previous overclocking method also affected RAM speed. I'm curious if it's feasible to modify the BIOS to enable CPU voltage control and proper overclocking. The motherboards are ASRock G41M-VS3 R2.0.

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Robot_108
Member
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01-25-2016, 04:26 PM
#2
You can't.
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Robot_108
01-25-2016, 04:26 PM #2

You can't.

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TrueBit
Senior Member
590
01-25-2016, 05:51 PM
#3
Sure! What do you need help understanding?
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TrueBit
01-25-2016, 05:51 PM #3

Sure! What do you need help understanding?

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alexguay43
Junior Member
32
01-26-2016, 02:45 AM
#4
Many older systems allow BIOS changes. Uncertain about DDR3 models or the specific board. Begin with some investigation and study online.
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alexguay43
01-26-2016, 02:45 AM #4

Many older systems allow BIOS changes. Uncertain about DDR3 models or the specific board. Begin with some investigation and study online.

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MarioCovrigel
Member
195
01-26-2016, 06:06 AM
#5
@ShrimpBrime I know this is a dumb question but how do I post on the bios mods forum?
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MarioCovrigel
01-26-2016, 06:06 AM #5

@ShrimpBrime I know this is a dumb question but how do I post on the bios mods forum?

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TheDopeUnicorn
Junior Member
8
02-17-2016, 05:12 AM
#6
I attempted that but couldn't locate the option to share. Edit: I haven't confirmed the account yet...
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TheDopeUnicorn
02-17-2016, 05:12 AM #6

I attempted that but couldn't locate the option to share. Edit: I haven't confirmed the account yet...

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funnycube
Junior Member
2
02-17-2016, 06:27 AM
#7
Please consider a restricted account. You might need to wait for an admin to check your profile. Try reaching out to a mod or administrator. Take a moment and hold on.
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funnycube
02-17-2016, 06:27 AM #7

Please consider a restricted account. You might need to wait for an admin to check your profile. Try reaching out to a mod or administrator. Take a moment and hold on.

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Flundi
Member
231
02-17-2016, 12:58 PM
#8
You're welcome! Learning to edit bios yourself can be a great challenge. It sounds like you're interested in trying it out for fun.
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Flundi
02-17-2016, 12:58 PM #8

You're welcome! Learning to edit bios yourself can be a great challenge. It sounds like you're interested in trying it out for fun.

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GoMigs
Senior Member
614
02-17-2016, 05:30 PM
#9
The tools are listed in the first link I shared. Bios modding can be quite frustrating. A single mistake might restore the board with a functional BIOS, leading to a lot of back-and-forth. Currently, I'm working on a bios mod for an HD 5670, but it isn't going as planned. There are four different attempts, and none are working correctly. I'm still exploring this for fun. Lol. I've been doing it for two days now...
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GoMigs
02-17-2016, 05:30 PM #9

The tools are listed in the first link I shared. Bios modding can be quite frustrating. A single mistake might restore the board with a functional BIOS, leading to a lot of back-and-forth. Currently, I'm working on a bios mod for an HD 5670, but it isn't going as planned. There are four different attempts, and none are working correctly. I'm still exploring this for fun. Lol. I've been doing it for two days now...

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randomabby
Senior Member
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02-18-2016, 10:22 PM
#10
What changes are you making?
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randomabby
02-18-2016, 10:22 PM #10

What changes are you making?

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