Cant change the CPU options in Bios

Amy Carrig · Apr 9, 2014

I tried Enabling/Disabling everything and it just wont stop from being grayed out. Can anyone help? http://imageshack.com/a/img197/2730/ceqa.jpg

Danbuscus25 · Apr 9, 2014

looks like your bios doesnt allow changes to the cpu settings :/ theres not much you can do, but you can try a program to overclock, try amd overdrive.

Amy Carrig · Apr 9, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Thanks, Ill try that.

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2014

Is that a custom built rig, or an OEM system (Dell, HP, etc)?

If an OEM, the BIOS will almost assuredly not allow you to manually OC the system.

What are the specs for this system?

Amy Carrig · Apr 9, 2014

COLGeek :

It's OEM not custom. But I upgraded the Video card to GeForce GT620 and a new power supply.
But, its running Windows 7-32Bit.
And the CPU is clocking at 1Ghz. :\

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2014

What make/model of OEM system?

You may simply be stuck with your current level of performance from that rig. I wouldn't expect much here.

Amy Carrig · Apr 9, 2014

COLGeek :

HP Pavilion a6130n.

And when I try to run AMD Overdrive is says it cannot detect a supported AMD Chipset on this computer.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 9, 2014

yeah, that means that your mobo is too old pretty much. :/ there isnt much you can do then

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2014

Amy Carrig :

That is because that system uses a Nvidia based chipset. AMD Overdrive will not work with it. You are stuck with what you have with no real options to OC that platform.

Time to start thinking about a new system to increase your performance.

Good luck!

Danbuscus25 · Apr 9, 2014

how can she have an nvidia chipset if her cpu is amd?? she has an athlon x64.... can you plz explain how she has nvidia chipset?

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2014

See here for system specs:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01050235&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

Nvidia used to make motherboard chipsets for AMD CPUs.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 9, 2014

wow, did not know that.... that is kinda odd.

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2014

It has been a while since they built those chipsets (tells you that the OP's PC is a bit dated...).

Danbuscus25 · Apr 9, 2014

yeah, socket am2. OP, btw why you wanting to OC? if its just too slow then consider a new mobo/cpu/ram upgrade.

Amy Carrig · Apr 10, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Im just trying new things out. I don't really have the money to build a new one. Believe me...If I did I would in a heartbeat.

Amy Carrig · Apr 10, 2014

Why does that mean I cant OC Just because I have a Nvidia based chipset?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 10, 2014

well, you can still overclock, but its more complicated. you can google how to overclock with the fsb, but idk how much you will find.

COLGeek · Apr 10, 2014

There are no controls enabled in the BIOS to help you OC. Seriously, even if you could OC that rig, the gain would be minimal.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 10, 2014

true, i would just save up some money and get an am3+ rig.

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