Overclocking the Intel Atom N270 processor. Changing the system bus frequency with SetFSB
Everyone is already used to the fact that almost any desktop computer can be overclocked, but a netbook can also be tuned and its performance can be increased. I offer you 5 ways overclocking netbooks.
The number of netbooks in the hands of users is constantly growing, and the number of enthusiasts interested in overclocking netbooks is also increasing. The term overclocking or overlocking means bringing the standard speed of the computer to the maximum possible level - at the same time you will have to sacrifice warranty, battery life, and in extreme cases, the netbook itself. The main thing in a netbook is its portability, and the performance of these small machines is far from being in the first place.
They started trying netbooks for overclocking even from the very first models, in particular, it was noticeably slowed down by the manufacturer so that it would run on battery power for as long as possible. The hackers responded to this with programs such as , using software to increase the performance of the Eee PC's central processor.
Realizing their oversight, Asus made its own Super Hybrid Engine utility for every Eee PC model. With its help, users were able to increase the speed of most Asus Eee PC netbooks by almost 10% without voiding the warranty. And the recently released Asus 1101HA netbook set a record at all, with the help of this utility you can achieve a performance increase of as much as 30%.
Netbook maker MSI also allows its users to easily customize their Wind netbooks and speed them up by up to 24%.
There are also extreme overclockers, using a container filled with dry ice to cool the motherboard of a netbook, they were able to overclock Intel processor Atom N270 up to 2.4 GHz, which is 50% more than the originally announced 1.6 GHz. 
Of course, most of us are not interested in doing scientific experiments on our netbook. We only want to get simple applications that will speed up the loading of the OS and applications, watch videos High Quality and even play some games at a reasonable speed.
With the exception of Asus and MSI, other netbook manufacturers have been slow to formally approve "overclocking" and release their overclocking apps.
No worries! Here are 5 tools for relatively easy overclocking of your netbook. None of them require you to resort to exotic materials (no dry ice required) and only one will require you to get inside the netbook's case and "tweak" it a bit.
Warnings... For most overclocking solutions, it makes more sense to have your netbook running Windows rather than Linux. And the most important information, the battery life of the netbook will be significantly reduced and the fan noise will increase. Your netbook may crash or freeze if you increase the speed too much or let the netbook overheat. And if you accidentally burn your motherboard using applications not developed by netbook companies, don't count on warranty service. If all this does not scare you and you have read this too long introduction, let's proceed to the review of overclocking tools.
1. Frequency change system bus with SetFSB
Tool: A free, simple tool that allows you to adjust the speed of the CPU and system bus.
Netbook Models: Virtually any netbook that runs on an Intel Atom CPU, including the Asus Eee PC, Dell Mini, netbooks from HP and other manufacturers. The SetFSB program works not only on netbooks, but also on most laptops, nettops and desktop PCs. The SetFSB website provides a complete list of chipsets and motherboards compatible with the utility.
Operating systems: Official - Windows Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, NT4, Me and 98 and Windows 7.
Overclocking Difficulty Level: Potentially high due to the need to select a suitable clock generator for the CPU and install a separate software for temperature monitoring, such as Everest Ultimate Edition. ODOC offers a good guide on using SetFSB, and NotebookReview.com provides another guide with a more detailed description of the program.
Extras: SetFSB is considered the most successful "overclocking" tool for many types of PCs, netbooks are no exception.
2. Overclock Asus Eee PC with Eeectl
Tool: With the exception of the new Eee 1101HA, which can be overclocked to run 30% faster, Asus netbooks can be made to run an average of 10% faster using Asus' official Super Hybrid Engine overclocking tool. To achieve great results, you can turn to the help of the utility.
This two-year-old free app from Russian developer DCI allows you to control your motherboard's system bus frequency, as well as your CPU voltage - pretty much everything you need to overclock your CPU. Of the bonuses, Eeectl allows you to double the brightness of the netbook screen, control the operation of the fan and set up a variety of hot keys.
Model Compatible: Works on older Asus Eee PC 70x series without modification. For other Eee PCs, users may need to modify the settings for overclocking.
Operating systems: Windows XP and Vista, Windows 7.
Overclocking Difficulty Level: Not that easy, due to the need to modify the application for use on most modern Asus Eee PCs. Another problem, it seems that a year ago the developer completely stopped developing Eeectl.
Extras: Despite possible freezes and complaints, this method of overclocking remains quite popular.
Video with Eeectl doubles the speed of Asus Eee PC.
3. Improving Graphics Performance with GMABooster
Tool: An application called , can increase the frequency of the Intel graphics chip in your netbook from 133/166 MHz to 400 MHz without increasing the voltage (power consumption).
Compatible Models: Virtually every netbook on the market today, including Acer's Aspire One, most Asus netbooks, Dell Inspiron Mini, MSI's Wind, Samsung's NC10, and more. All of them use the GMA 950 graphics chip from Intel, which is built into the motherboard of most netbooks based on the Intel Atom chipset.
Operating systems: Most Windows versions, Linux and Mac OS X.
Overclocking difficulty level: Easy. The only difficulty is that free users have to download and install again every week new version utilities. This burden can be avoided by those users who donate any amount to help the developer.
Additional Notes: The average improvement in graphics performance with GMABooster is 20%. Some naysayers argue that a small increase in graphics performance is not worth the cost of battery life and netbook temperatures.
4. Improve netbook graphics with Mac OS X hack using GMA OverClocking
Tool: Netbook installation hack for Mac work OS X has become a popular phenomenon over the past year. Free App titled by the developer Tireus allows Mac OS X netbook users to configure the integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics chip to operate at a maximum frequency of 400 MHz.
Compatible Models: Any netbook that can be made to run Mac OS X. In practice, this will most likely be a Dell Mini 9, Asus Eee 1000H or 901, HP Mini 1000, or Lenovo S10.
Operating Systems: Officially any version of Mac OS X prior to Snow Leopard, but some users claim that the application is well supported on Snow Leopard as well.
Overclocking difficulty level: Easy. First install the tools from Apple, then run the GMA OverClocking setup wizard, type one line in the terminal and reboot the system.
Extras: Extremely high level The safety of this acceleration is ensured by the fact that the speed increases without increasing the voltage. According to users, for the same reason, the visible improvement in performance may be quite insignificant.
5. Overclock your HP Mini 2140 with a hardware hack
Tool: To prevent users from overclocking the Mini 2140 netbook, its manufacturer, HP, has provided a tiny pin on its motherboard. A hacker known as Twain figured out how to remove it in order to use SetFSB to overclock the Mini. Compatible models: HP Mini 2140 only.
Operating systems: See the list of Windows versions supported by SetFSB in the section dedicated to this application.
Difficulty level: High. The user will have to find a small pin on the motherboard, cut off the resistor, and then, using a soldering iron with an ultra-fine tip, re-solder this part in another place. Then run SetFSB. Who wants to experiment detailed instructions and see photos.
Extra: Hacker Twain claims he overclocked his Mini's Atom N270 CPU from the stock 1.6GHz to 1.9GHz, a 20% boost. And he was able to watch videos from high resolution 1080p without any stutter. Before that, his HP Mini could only display 720p video normally.
Bonus for netbook owners Acer Aspire One
Methodology: The free A1ctl application does not allow you to overclock your Acer Aspire One processor. However, it does a lot of other good things, reduces fan noise, increases the screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels, and slows down the CPU a bit for longer battery life.
Model Compatibility: Most Versions Acer netbook Aspire One.
Operating systems: Windows XP and Vista (not all features).
Difficulty level: Easy. , unpack the files and go.
Additional Notes: The Acer Aspire One User Forums and the Noda Developer Blog have reported bugs with this application, but the overall response to A1ctl has been positive. In August, the Noda developer released the final version 1.0, which, according to him, fixed all the bugs identified earlier.
Unfortunately, the developer has stated that he does not plan to continue working on A1ctl, which means that you should not expect a version of the utility for Windows 7 and expand the program's capabilities.
Users personal computers have long been accustomed to the concept of "overclocking". There are all reasons for this. Almost any review of a video card or processor contains a section describing operation at frequencies that are too high relative to the nominal. Component manufacturers welcome overclocking and are trying to make it more accessible to the user. To do this, they release processors with a free multiplier, announce overclocked video cards, and create motherboards that have available functionality to increase the processor frequency. Therefore, today we will again talk about overclocking, but this time we will focus on improving the performance of the netbook.
A netbook is a small mobile device designed to work with office applications and access the Web. With a low price, such a device is equipped with a rather weak processor. As a rule, this is Intel Atom. However, there are also Celeron M, VIA C7-M, AMD Geode and others. Since netbooks are dominated by processors of the Atom family, we will overclock them, or rather, the Atom N270 model.
FROM technical specifications the reader has long been familiar, for this reason we will not bother him with voicing what is displayed in the screenshot, but we will clarify some points. The Atom N270 processor operates at a frequency of 1.6 GHz and the system bus frequency is 533 MHz. RAM typically runs at 266 MHz. Coordinated work of memory and processor provides Intel chipset 945GSE. It is this knowledge that will be useful to us.
The Atom N270 overclocking technique is similar to that of a desktop processor. Of course, we are talking about software overclocking. AT BIOS settings netbook there are no tools to increase the frequency of the processor above the standard. SefFSB comes to the rescue, which since version 2.1.73.0 has learned to work correctly with the ICS9LPR427AGLF clocker. It is this clocker that is located on the motherboard of the tested netbook. ASUS Eee PC 1000H. Here you need to do small digression. On the this moment Only some models of ASUS and MSI netbooks can be overclocked. Only the IdeaPad S10 netbook gave hope for overclocking in the form of the correct determination of the operating frequencies by the SetFSB utility. However, as the system bus increases, operating system stopped responding to requests. In addition, there is the eeectl utility, which is designed for Asus Eee PC netbooks. It can also be used for overclocking.
Let's get back to overclocking the Atom N270. It is enough to run SefFSB, select the ICS9LPR427AGLF clocker and click on the "Get FSB" button. After that, the operating frequencies of the processor, RAM and system buses will be determined.
Move the slider a couple of MHz and click "Set FSB". If everything is fine, the processor will be overclocked. Next, we select the optimal operating frequency of the Atom N270, and on this we can consider the overclocking completed. We managed to achieve stable operation at a frequency of 2000 MHz, which is 400 MHz higher than the nominal.
Pay attention to what frequency the RAM is now running. If before overclocking it operated at a frequency of 266 MHz, now it operates at a frequency of 333 MHz, which will positively affect the performance of the system as a whole. Let's not forget the Intel GMA 950 graphics, which uses part of the amount of RAM for its needs. Overclock memory, overclock graphics. Now it remains to find out what dividends we will receive from overclocking. The processor was overclocked by 25%.
On average, about 22% performance increase. Pretty good considering the cost involved.
Processor Atom N270
The number of cores is 1, it is produced according to the 45 nm process technology, Diamondville architecture. Thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, the number of threads is 2, which is twice the number of physical cores and increases the performance of multi-threaded applications and games.
The base frequency of the Atom N270 cores is 1.6 GHz. Maximum frequency in mode Intel Turbo Boost reaches 1.6 GHz. Please note that the Intel Atom N270 cooler must cool processors with a TDP of at least 2.5 W at stock frequencies. When overclocked, the requirements increase.
Motherboard for Intel Atom N270 must be with PBGA437 socket. The power system must be capable of supporting processors with a TDP of at least 2.5W.
Price in Russia
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ShowIntel Atom N270 test
The data comes from tests by users who tested their systems with and without overclocking. Thus, you see the average values corresponding to the processor.
Speed of numerical operations
Different tasks require different strengths CPU. A system with few fast cores is great for gaming, but will be inferior to a system with large quantity slow cores in the rendering script.
We believe that for a budget gaming computer suitable processor with at least 4 cores/4 threads. At the same time, individual games can load it at 100% and slow down, and performing any tasks in the background will lead to a drop in FPS.
Ideally, the buyer should aim for a minimum of 6/6 or 6/12, but keep in mind that systems with more than 16 threads are currently only applicable to professional tasks.
The data is obtained from tests by users who tested their systems both with overclocking (the maximum value in the table) and without (the minimum). A typical result is indicated in the middle, with a colored bar indicating the position among all tested systems.
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Characteristics
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| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Description Information about the processor, taken from the official website of the manufacturer. | Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 (512K Cache, 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) |
| Architecture The code name for a microarchitecture generation. | Diamondville |
| Release date Month and year when the processor appeared on sale. | 09-2014 |
| Model Official name. | N270 |
| cores The number of physical cores. | 1 |
| streams Number of threads. The number of logical processor cores that the operating system sees. | 2 |
| Multithreading technology Thanks to Hyper-threading technologies from Intel and SMT from AMD, one physical core is recognized in the operating system as two logical ones, which increases the performance of the processor in multi-threaded applications. | Hyper-threading (Please note that some games may not work well with Hyper-threading, which is why you should disable the technology in motherboard BIOS fees). |
| base frequency Guaranteed frequency of all processor cores at maximum load. Performance in single-threaded and multi-threaded applications and games depends on it. It is important to remember that speed and frequency are not directly related. For example, a new processor at a lower frequency may be faster than an old one at a higher one. | 1.6GHz |
| Turbo Frequency The maximum frequency of one processor core in turbo mode. Manufacturers have made it possible for the processor to independently increase the frequency of one or more cores under heavy load, thereby increasing the speed of operation. It greatly affects the speed in games and applications that are demanding on the frequency of the CPU. | 1.6GHz |
| L3 cache size The third level cache acts as a buffer between the computer's RAM and the processor's level 2 cache. Used by all cores, the speed of information processing depends on the volume. | 512 MB |
| Instructions | 32-bit |
| Instructions They allow to speed up calculations, processing and execution of certain operations. Also, some games require instruction support. | SSE2, SSE3, SSSE4 |
| Embedded Options Available Two body versions. Standard and designed for mobile devices. In the second version, the processor can be soldered on the motherboard. | Yes |
| Process technology The technological process of production, measured in nanometers. The smaller the technical process, the more perfect the technology, the lower the heat dissipation and power consumption. | 45 nm |
| Bus frequency The speed of data exchange with the system. | 533MHz FSB |
| Max TDP Thermal Design Power - an indicator that determines the maximum heat dissipation. The cooler or water cooling system must be rated for an equal or greater value. Remember that with overclocking, TDP increases significantly. | 2.5W |
Users of personal computers have long been accustomed to the concept of "overclocking". There are all reasons for this. Almost any review of a video card or processor contains a section describing operation at frequencies that are too high relative to the nominal. Component manufacturers welcome overclocking and are trying to make it more accessible to the user. To do this, they release processors with a free multiplier, announce overclocked video cards, and create motherboards that have available functionality to increase the processor frequency. Therefore, today we will again talk about overclocking, but this time we will focus on improving the performance of the netbook. A netbook is a small mobile PC designed to work with office applications and access the Web. With a low price, such a device is equipped with a rather weak processor. As a rule, this is Intel Atom. However, there are also Celeron M, VIA C7-M, AMD Geode and others. Since netbooks are dominated by processors of the Atom family, we will overclock them, or rather, the Atom N270 model.
The reader has long been familiar with the technical characteristics, for this reason we will not bother him with voicing what is shown in the screenshot, but we will clarify some points. The Atom N270 processor operates at a frequency of 1.6 GHz and the system bus frequency is 533 MHz. RAM typically runs at 266 MHz. The well-coordinated work of the memory and the processor is provided by the Intel 945GSE chipset. It is this knowledge that will be useful to us. The Atom N270 overclocking technique is similar to that of a desktop processor. Of course, we are talking about software overclocking. There are no tools in the BIOS settings of the netbook to increase the processor frequency above the standard one. The SefFSB program comes to the rescue, which since version 2.1.73.0 has learned to work correctly with the ICS9LPR427AGLF clocker. Just such a clocker is located on the motherboard of the tested ASUS netbook EeePC 1000H. Here it is necessary to make a small digression. At the moment, only some models of ASUS and MSI netbooks can be overclocked. Netbook only Lenovo IdeaPad S10 gave hope for overclocking in the form of the correct determination of operating frequencies by the SetFSB utility. However, when the system bus was increased, the operating system became unresponsive. In addition, there is the eeectl utility, which is designed for Asus Eee PC netbooks. It can also be used for overclocking. Let's get back to overclocking the Atom N270. It is enough to run SefFSB, select the ICS9LPR427AGLF clocker and click on the "Get FSB" button. After that, the operating frequencies of the processor, RAM and system buses will be determined.
Move the slider a couple of MHz and click "Set FSB". If everything is fine, the processor will be overclocked. Next, we select the optimal operating frequency of the Atom N270, and on this we can consider the overclocking completed. We managed to achieve stable operation at a frequency of 2000 MHz, which is 400 MHz higher than the nominal.
Pay attention to what frequency the RAM is now running. If before overclocking it operated at a frequency of 266 MHz, now it operates at a frequency of 333 MHz, which will positively affect the performance of the system as a whole. Let's not forget the Intel GMA 950 graphics, which uses part of the amount of RAM for its needs. Overclock memory, overclock graphics. Now it remains to find out what dividends we will receive from overclocking. The processor was overclocked by 25%.
On average, about 22% performance increase. Pretty good considering the cost involved. materials
The concept of "overclocking" (overclocking) appeared in the IT world a long time ago. The ability to increase the performance of a computer without replacing its components attracted many enthusiasts at different times, and, in the end, even gave rise to a special sport.
The idea of "overclocking" is simple. The performance of the central and GPU characterizes such a value as clock frequency. Increasing the frequency increases the processing speed. You can change this setting at the BIOS level. There are also special programs, which fine-tunes the hardware.
Overclocking a computer is a procedure that requires special knowledge; overclocking is strongly not recommended for beginners. Indeed, in case of unsuccessful experiments, you can forget about such bonuses as warranty service. Any “overclocker” must understand that only he is responsible for all actions related to changing the normal mode of electronic components.
Is it possible to overclock a netbook?
Brad Linder, freelance writer and creator of the Liliputing blog, claims that the first netbook that overclockers "worked" with was the ASUS Eee PC 701. battery life. Fans of fast processors did not like this idea, and they began to overclock the Eee PC 701 using special "overclocking" utilities EeeCTL and SetFSB.
Fortunately, the vendor quickly realized his mistake, and even took advantage of it to create a new one. software product. Proprietary utility The Super Hybrid Engine has given Eee PC series owners a handy tool to choose between performance and battery life. For example, the Asus Eee PC 1101HA model was overclocked with its help by 30% of the base power. On the other hand, battery savings in some Eee PCs were up to 53%.
Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) technology can significantly improve power efficiency and extend the battery life of your notebook for a better user experience. SHE technology offers the user multiple performance and power settings to suit different notebook use scenarios. In addition, SHE technology makes it possible to increase system performance when the processor is intensively loaded, and thus meet the requirements of resource-intensive tasks.
Unfortunately, not every netbook manufacturer can offer tools like the Super Hybrid Engine. What should owners of mini-laptops from Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, Samsung, Lenovo do?
For them, through the efforts of enthusiasts, six proven methods of netbook overclocking have been found, slightly differing in efficiency and complexity.
Method number 1. Overclocking graphics with GMABooster
Let's start with the simplest.
Today, most popular netbook series such as the Acer Aspire One, Dell Inspiron Mini, HP Mini and Samsung NC10 have an integrated graphics card. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950. This chip is also used in some laptops, nettops and business class desktops.
Especially for the GMA 950 video card, as well as for its predecessor GMA 900, the GMABooster utility was written. Its author is our compatriot Vladimir Plensky. The program successfully works with most versions of Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. The developer promises to increase the clock frequency of the Intel video card from 133/166 to 400 MHz - that is, almost 2.5 - 3 times. The most valuable thing in this acceleration method is the preservation of the original voltage of the video card. Thanks to this, the main problems of overclocking - a change in the temperature regime and the likelihood of errors in calculations - disappear.
The author of the program recommends using GMABooster if the owner of the netbook craves additional features in 3D games, a full implementation of the visual effects of Windows Vista, anti-aliased images in Google Earth, improved video, and good performance in some graphics applications.
In truth, the effectiveness of the program is questionable by some experts. So, according to the UMPC Internet portal, the average increase in video card performance when using GMABooster was only 20%. And the French resource Blogeee.net generally doubted the expediency of such a slight improvement in exchange for a clear reduction in battery life and some overheating.
In this case, the opinion of experts does not interfere with experimenting a little. Obviously, GMABooster does not pose a danger to the computer. And individual compatibility with various models it is better to check experimentally.
The program has the status of shareware. If the user is not too lazy to download an update for it every week, he is free to use the utility for free (that is, for nothing). If such a need annoys you, you can make a donation for any amount and get a personal serial number. With it, the program starts working normally.
Method number 2. Changing Basic Parameters with A1CTL
This method is also simple, but strictly speaking, it does not apply to overclocking. But with its help, you can do "downclocking" - a decrease in performance in order to increase battery life.
The A1CTL program from an enthusiast called Noda is designed to fine tuning Intel Atom series processors running in the Acer Aspire One line of netbooks. At the moment, the application is supported by most representatives of this model range.
A1CTL works without installation. All that is required is to download the archive and unzip it. After that, you can immediately get down to business. The utility's abilities, in addition to the mentioned downclocking, include setting the cooler rotation speed, as well as increasing the screen resolution from the original 1024x576 to 1024x768 pixels.
There were no specific complaints about the program. It is completely safe and can be used without any reservations.
Method number 3. Overclocking graphics with GMA OverClocking
More recently, in the IT world, it has become fashionable to install a broken version of Mac OS X on netbooks from various manufacturers, which has been assigned the ironic name Hackintosh. The "surrogate Mac" distribution is made by hackers such as JaS, Uphuck, and ToH. He is in open access and is quite popular.
The GMA OverClocking utility was made by the French hacker Thireus for use in the Hackintosh environment. Its goal, as in the case of GMABooster, is to overclock the GMA graphics accelerator to 400 MHz. Unlike the previous program, GMA OverClocking requires the prior installation of a special Computer Hardware Understanding Developer (CHUD) application.
Apparently, GMA OverClocking works successfully with all broken lines. Mac versions OS X, including the latest - Snow Leopard. On Dell Mini 9, Asus Eee 1000H or 901, HP Mini 1000 and Lenovo S10 netbooks, the utility works especially well.
As far as security is concerned, everything is in order here. GMA OverClocking is completely harmless to the computer.
Of course, do not forget that this method is based on hacker developments. So lovers of everything licensed and official, he, perhaps, will not work.
Method number 4. Changing FSB Parameters with SetFSB
Let's move on to more serious overclocking methods that require some technical training and a high degree of responsibility.
Next in line is the SetFSB program, which provides the ability to change clock frequency CPU and memory controller.
In fact, SetFSB can be used with any laptop equipped with an Intel Atom series CPU. The program works especially well with Asus Eee PC, Dell Mini and HP Mini netbooks. Note that SetFSB is used to overclock many different laptops, nettops, and even desktop computers. A detailed list of supported chipsets and motherboards is available on the program website. The utility is distributed free of charge and is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, NT4, Me and 98.
Those wishing to use SetFSB should install additional program EVEREST, engaged in monitoring the temperature regime of electronic components. In addition, it is necessary to clearly understand the meaning of their actions, and not to arrange experiments blindly. The site odoc.dk has a good tutorial on working with SetFSB. Another instruction can be found on the notebookreview resource forum.
SetFSB is a serious tool for experienced overclockers. Beginners should not use it. While providing a wide freedom of action, the program, at the same time, carries a potential danger to the well-being of your beloved laptop.
Method number 5. Overclocking ASUS Eee series netbooks with EeeCTL
The EeeCTL utility has practically lost its relevance with the release of the mentioned Super Hybrid Engine. At the time, she was very popular. It was created by a Russian programmer with the nickname Dci.
Like many similar applications, EeeCTL is distributed free of charge. Despite this, it is a powerful tool that can change the system bus clock speed, control the speed of the cooler and even increase the brightness of the screen.
Basically, EeeCTL is focused on the Eee 700 series netbooks. setup instructions Utilities can be found on YouTube.
As in the case of SetFSB, with EeeCTL you should be extremely careful and be fully aware of your own actions.
Method number 6. Unlocking and overclocking the HP Mini 2140
And finally, the most time-consuming method of overclocking, which requires a good knowledge of hardware and the ability to micro-solder. This method applies only to the HP Mini 2140 model and is based on the features of its hardware.
The author of the overclocking technology is Twain, a member of the HPMiniGuide.com forum. He found a small resistor on the motherboard of a netbook, which the manufacturers supplied with their offspring in order to protect it from overclocking. But real “overclockers” are not afraid of such obstacles. Twain took a soldering iron with a micro-tip and soldered the resistor to a new location. After the protection was removed, he used the mentioned SetFSB utility.
According to Twain, he was able to overclock his computer's 1.6 GHz CPU to 1.9 GHz. Thus, he achieved a 20% performance increase and achieved a resolution of 1080 dpi instead of the base 720.
Anyone who wants to increase the performance of their HP Mini 2140, and is also able to put into practice the instructions presented by Twain, can try. Nobody is responsible for the consequences.
Is the game worth the candle?
Of course, overclocking contains an element of risk. One thoughtless action can damage your computer. Therefore, when using utilities like SetFSB and EeeCTL, it is highly recommended to change parameters only to adjacent values, constantly monitoring temperature changes and testing the processor for errors in calculations.
In addition, it is worth remembering that along with an increase in performance, as a rule, there is a significant decrease in battery life. In the case of a portable computer, this parameter is considered one of the key ones. Therefore, before embarking on experiments, it is worthwhile to carefully weigh the pros and cons and follow the golden rule: “If you are not sure, do not overclock!”.
In preparing the article, materials from Computerworld were used.
