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Is there any ESSENTIAL software i need to download before overclocking from 2.0GHz to about 2.2GHz?

Im doing it on stock heatsink, i dont want a big overclock - just learning how to do it.:D

- I already have core temp and speedfan.
 
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Ive just gone into bios but couldnt see the option for cranking up the FSB. Anybody with a gigabyte ds3r mobo help please? :confused:
 
I'm not familiar with that board, but there should be something that says FSB and Memory timings/settings or something similar.

You'll need to change it to manual. If it's a 9X multi (not sure what it is on your CPU) then for 2.8 you'll want 1244 or there abouts (if it shows quad rate) or 311 if it doesn't. Good luck.
 
Also, while just looking in the bios i check CPUZ and the multipler and core speed keeps changing.

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Clocking
1. Make sure that you have the latest chipset drivers and flash the board to the most recent bios version
2. On the main bios screen press Ctrl+F1 to open the advanced options within the menus
3. In the Advanced Bios Features Menu, Disable all of the following: CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E), CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2), CPU EIST Function
4. In the PC Health Status menu, set the FAN Speed Control Method to "Legacy" & FAN Speed Control Mode to "PWM" to maintain highest speed
5. Go into the MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT) menu at the bottom of the page, set the System voltage control to "Manual"
6. These boards have a default VDIMM of 1.8v, set the VDIMM to co-ordinate with your ram. The Geil I have is specced as 2.1v so I have mine set to +0.3v
7. Set the MCH Voltage to +0.1v
8. Set the FSB Voltage to +0.1v
9. Set the VCORE to 1.45v - Please be aware that this will increase temps!
10. Set the CPU Host Clock Control to "Enable"
11. Set the System Memory Multiplier to "2x"
12. You're set to go, just increase the System bus Frequency to Overclock
13. I would reccommend that you use Intels TAT to monitor temps

See here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17636047

Should be similar
 
I’m just dabbling myself for the first time and understand your caution.

BIOS F4 includes this

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I’ve ignored other entries which you may not need for a while.

My MB set the timings to 5.5.5.18 instead of the normal 4.4.4.12.

By changing the 'System Voltage Control' from the default of ‘Manual’ to ‘Auto’ the DIMM volts went up from 1.9 to 2.1 volts [the correct nominal voltage] and the timings to 5.4.4.12.

This is contrary to the standard recommendation of ‘Manual’ but Auto seems logical to me at the moment unless things really take off.

I’ve got the FSB-Dram at 1:1 with the Bus Speed at 267 ie stock speed for the CPU pending my first attempt at overclocking.

From what I understand Auto volts should suffice for reasonable overclocks with this MB.

Edit: Apart from CPU IEST I've left the other entries under Advanced BIOS Features as default. I may change that back to default as well.

I believe it may be prudent to set the PCI Frequency at 100 rather than leave it on Auto - I'm checking that out.

Don't forget to press Ctrl+F1 for the advanced settings whilst in the BIOS.

Regarding your earlier comment, the Clock Speed will vary if CPU IEST is ensbled as the CPU multiplier changes.
Mine varies with it disabled so perhaps the other settings in 'Advanced BIOS Features' play a part.
 
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williamw11 said:
Clocking
1. Make sure that you have the latest chipset drivers and flash the board to the most recent bios version
2. On the main bios screen press Ctrl+F1 to open the advanced options within the menus
3. In the Advanced Bios Features Menu, Disable all of the following: CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E), CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2), CPU EIST Function
4. In the PC Health Status menu, set the FAN Speed Control Method to "Legacy" & FAN Speed Control Mode to "PWM" to maintain highest speed
5. Go into the MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT) menu at the bottom of the page, set the System voltage control to "Manual"
6. These boards have a default VDIMM of 1.8v, set the VDIMM to co-ordinate with your ram. The Geil I have is specced as 2.1v so I have mine set to +0.3v
7. Set the MCH Voltage to +0.1v
8. Set the FSB Voltage to +0.1v
9. Set the VCORE to 1.45v - Please be aware that this will increase temps!
10. Set the CPU Host Clock Control to "Enable"
11. Set the System Memory Multiplier to "2x"
12. You're set to go, just increase the System bus Frequency to Overclock
13. I would reccommend that you use Intels TAT to monitor temps

See here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17636047

Should be similar
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