[maniczombie]

Hi, i just upgraded my 1.8Ghz processor to a intel core 2 duo e7500 but the guy i payed to fit it did not set it up on the bios so is still only running on 1.8.
When i boot it says i need to set it up but don't have a clue how, all i know is i have to use the bios. It says i'm using a phoenix bios but i watched a video on youtube of some1 overlclocking there CPU on the same bios but this one had alot more options on it and i can't find anything on mine close to increasing clock speed of my CPU.

If anyone can help me i will be very grateful, thanks.

[Mosquito555]

Usually, the BIOS will automatically apply the speed settings for a CPU.

Anyway, in most cases you only need to adjust two things:

1) The bus speed. For the E7500 you have to set the bus at 1066 Mhz.

2) The multiplier. If I'm not mistaken the multiplier for your CPU should be 11.

The problem is that we can't provide a detailed description of the procedure since every motherboard uses a different BIOS layout.

You can start by locating the multiplier settings. Refer to your motherboard's manual for details. This alone may do the job since bus speeds are usually the same between similar processors and chipsets.

By the way, can you post more details regarding your motherboard (model, manufacturer) and your old CPU? If possible provide a link with the specs of your motherboard.

Another thing I have to ask, is the E7500 compatible with your motherboard? What did the guy who installed the processor tell you? Sometimes you need to update the BIOS in order for the CPU to be correctly identfied.

[win2kpro]

If your machine is a mass produced machine such as a Dell, HP, Compaq, etc. post the EXACT make and model.

If your machine is a custom built machine poats the EXACT make, model and revision number (if applicable) for your motherboard.

[Gulo Luseus]

If you paid someone to do the work, and it has not been done properly, I suggest you take it back and get it sorted out. Yes, you can do it yourself, but hes got the money and hasnt sorted it out. If its not compatible he should have told you this. BIOS will detect the CPU and shouldnt need anything else. Only thing I can suggest thats easy is to do a reset of the BIOS- you need to see hoe to- which generally restores to defaults.

[maniczombie]

my motherboard is aPackard Bell Stingray (PTS73) Motherboard
my old cpu was a intel pentium dual-core e2160 processor
i've just updated my bios firmware, not getting any messages about the CPU not being set up on vista but still can't find any settings on bios that have been discribed, just about to reinstall windows 7 (the firmware would not install with win7 on so i needed to out vista on)

[maniczombie]

also the guy i payed to fit the CPU did claim it was compatible with my motherboard

[Mosquito555]

So, is the CPU being identified correctly now? If it is then you don't need to look for any other BIOS settings, I guess you are fine.

I couldn't find any specific details on the CPU support of this motherboard, I only found this:

http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...m_amadeus_imax

Those "i" icons above Core 2 Duo/Quad worry me a bit...Clicking on them does nothing for me...

Anyway, as I said, if the processor is identified correctly and working as it should, then don't bother locating multiplier and FSB settings.

[maniczombie]

Is there any software I can use to detect at what speed my processor is running at, at that point in time so i can check it's working correctly?

[AntonFZS]

PC Wixard (all hardware info), CPU Z(only CPU info),Everest Home Edition(all info)

[maniczombie]

i ran CPU-z while playing a vid (games dont work at mo due to deleting the cd drive = / ) core speed 2.9Mhz multiplier x 11, 266.7 mhz bus speed,
still doesnt explain why the speed of my games have not improved sinse my 1.8ghz processor though =(

[AntonFZS]

cold be that the game uses more GPu power than CPU and so you wont get a quiet big boost in the games but you would want to check with fraps fps recorder.

[maniczombie]

ya i'm using fraps, tested the fps on cryisis and borderlands, both say they need more than 1.8ghz so i would expect them to increase else they would say 1.8ghz is fine on the hardware requirment of the games.

[Mosquito555]

Well, as Anton suggested, most games depend on the GPU to process the graphics. A faster processor will give you more frames per second but the difference will be almost insignificant in most cases. If you want to improve your gaming experience you should consider upgrading your graphics card as well.

I looked through the specs of your machine. Most of the graphics card options on Packard Bell's website are low end. The best cards you can possibly have are the 9600GSO and 8600GTS.

Even those are considered med end cards, they should run most of today's games fine but under no circumstances at high settings or high resolutions.

If you have anything slower than these cards then you will have to upgrade in order to play games...

By the way, don't take the system requirements on a game's box too seriously, especially the minimum ones. Of course, there's a minimum graphics card stated there as well, not only a CPU. IMO you should consider the recommended requirements, that's what you need in order to actually play a game and not just run it.