Overclocking on P4P800-VM

Chirieac · 26th Dec 2008, 12:19 AM

Hello! I have a P4P800-VM motherboard and I've tried to overclock my CPU from BIOS but all the settings that I need (like FSB) are locked. I have the latest BIOS version (1018).
Should I try to overclock from Windows with AI Booster (or another tool)?
I've also tried to find a bios mod to unlock those setting but no lock there.
What if I flash the bios from other similar motherboards, like P4P800 or P4P800-MX?

Bye! Have a nice day!

Adrian Wong · 26th Dec 2008, 12:54 AM

To keep out n00bs, the BIOS settings for overclocking is usually locked. You need to enable those settings, IF AVAILABLE, by going into manual mode, or something like that. With that said, not all motherboards come with overclocking support in the BIOS.

Chirieac · 26th Dec 2008, 01:31 AM

Thanks for your reply, Adrian Wong!

I've didn't find any "manual" setting in my bios. I've looked for AI Overclocking and jumperfree settings and no luck there.

Adrian Wong · 26th Dec 2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chirieac

Thanks for your reply, Adrian Wong!

I've didn't find any "manual" setting in my bios. I've looked for AI Overclocking and jumperfree settings and no luck there.

Okay, I've taken the trouble of looking up your motherboard manual. You can get it here if you do not already have it - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/..._p4p800-vm.pdf

AFAICS, the motherboard does not support overclocking. You cannot change the CPU settings. You can only change the RAM speed. That's about it.

Chirieac · 26th Dec 2008, 02:29 AM

Thanks for your trouble! I appreciate that.

I've hoped that there will be somekind of bios hack/mod to unlock those features (like FSB).

I think I have two options:

1. Flashing to a similar bios from other board that have that options unlocked. (What do you think is most similar to mine?)

2. Using a software like ClockGen to overclock. (What sofware do you recommend?)

Thanks again, bye!

Chai · 26th Dec 2008, 10:52 PM

Don't ever try to flash any BIOS other than your model. There's a very good reason why they have to create a unique BIOS version for every model, for some cases, every revision model!

DarKSeeD · 27th Dec 2008, 05:35 PM

What's the speed of the processor and type? At least to know if it's worth the trouble and don't forget the memory.

Chirieac · 27th Dec 2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

What's the speed of the processor and type? At least to know if it's worth the trouble and don't forget the memory.

Thanks for your reply!

I have an Intel Celeron D Prescott at 2,4 GHz and a memory of 1150 MB at the speed of PC3200 (200 MHz). My CPU cooling fan is running at 2700 RPM.

Bye!

DarKSeeD · 28th Dec 2008, 03:34 PM

First of all OC only if you know what you're doing and only if need too

The motherboard you have doesn't support OC from BIOS but you can use AI Booster from Asus and also there is another application called "Clockgen" (you should be able to find it through Google) but it could become pretty unstable.
Make sure your processor and memory sticks are cooled enough otherwise you could end with a nice smell of fried components

When you OC all the components in your system will get higher clocks than designed so make sure you will increase the speed somewhere between 1-10 MHz, if you can.
That's all for now, hope it helps.
It would be nice to know what other components are in your system (videocard, power supply, memory sticks, cooler)

Adrian Wong · 28th Dec 2008, 04:58 PM

Yeah, you should be able to use ClockGen to overclock, but that's if it supports your motherboard's clock generator. Worth a try though.

26th Dec 2008, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chirieac Newbie Join Date: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Overclocking on P4P800-VM Hello! I have a P4P800-VM motherboard and I've tried to overclock my CPU from BIOS but all the settings that I need (like FSB) are locked. I have the latest BIOS version (1018). Should I try to overclock from Windows with AI Booster (or another tool)? I've also tried to find a bios mod to unlock those setting but no lock there. What if I flash the bios from other similar motherboards, like P4P800 or P4P800-MX? Bye! Have a nice day!

26th Dec 2008, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,304 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	To keep out n00bs, the BIOS settings for overclocking is usually locked. You need to enable those settings, IF AVAILABLE, by going into manual mode, or something like that. With that said, not all motherboards come with overclocking support in the BIOS. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

26th Dec 2008, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Don't ever try to flash any BIOS other than your model. There's a very good reason why they have to create a unique BIOS version for every model, for some cases, every revision model! __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

27th Dec 2008, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
DarKSeeD BOG Translator Join Date: 30 Oct 2004 Location: Sighisoara, Romania Posts: 336 Reputation: 101 Rep Power: 7	What's the speed of the processor and type? At least to know if it's worth the trouble and don't forget the memory. __________________ Gizas! what a mess

28th Dec 2008, 03:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
DarKSeeD BOG Translator Join Date: 30 Oct 2004 Location: Sighisoara, Romania Posts: 336 Reputation: 101 Rep Power: 7	First of all OC only if you know what you're doing and only if need too The motherboard you have doesn't support OC from BIOS but you can use AI Booster from Asus and also there is another application called "Clockgen" (you should be able to find it through Google) but it could become pretty unstable. Make sure your processor and memory sticks are cooled enough otherwise you could end with a nice smell of fried components When you OC all the components in your system will get higher clocks than designed so make sure you will increase the speed somewhere between 1-10 MHz, if you can. That's all for now, hope it helps. It would be nice to know what other components are in your system (videocard, power supply, memory sticks, cooler) __________________ Gizas! what a mess

26th Dec 2008, 01:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chirieac Newbie Join Date: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your reply, Adrian Wong! I've didn't find any "manual" setting in my bios. I've looked for AI Overclocking and jumperfree settings and no luck there.

26th Dec 2008, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chirieac Newbie Join Date: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your trouble! I appreciate that. I've hoped that there will be somekind of bios hack/mod to unlock those features (like FSB). I think I have two options: 1. Flashing to a similar bios from other board that have that options unlocked. (What do you think is most similar to mine?) 2. Using a software like ClockGen to overclock. (What sofware do you recommend?) Thanks again, bye!

28th Dec 2008, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,304 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Yeah, you should be able to use ClockGen to overclock, but that's if it supports your motherboard's clock generator. Worth a try though. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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