Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?
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n business, sometimes the smallest tweak in performance will give you just the edge you need. While video gamers may be experts in a computer's CPU or processor speed, this isn't something that gets much discussion in an office. Yet, if you are running high-performance apps or travelling with a laptop, CPU performance can make or break your deadline. Increasing CPU speed can give you better performance, while decreasing it can extend a laptop's battery life.
Before You Increase CPU Speed
Increasing CPU speed can be hazardous to your computer, so it's never something you should do on a whim. Your computer and its cooling system is designed to run the CPU at specific thresholds. Increasing the CPU's speed, also known as overclocking, also increases the amount of heat it generates. Your computer can easily overheat and shut down. In some cases, it can permanently damage your computer.
However, for short periods of time, or if the alternative is to trash a slow computer anyway, it may be worth giving a try. Note that the danger is higher with laptops, simply because they are smaller, more compact and don't have as much air flow inside as a larger computer has.
Increasing CPU Speed in Windows
Most Windows 10 computers have an option for changing the maximum
Open Power Options
Press the Windows key and select "Control Panel." Select "Hardware and Sound" and then click "Power Options."
Open Processor Power Management
In the Power Options window that opens, click the "+" button beside Processor Power Management to reveal the options below it.
Change the Minimum Processor State
Open the menu for Minimum Processor State by clicking the "+" button beside it. There are two options here if you have a laptop: On Battery and Plugged In. Increasing these values increases the minimum power your CPU will give you. If you set it at 100 percent, for example, the processor will always run at 100% capacity. Change the number beside each to any value between 5 percent and 100 percent, depending on your needs.
Change the Maximum Processor Frequency
Expand the Maximum Processor Frequency menu. On a laptop there are two options here as well for battery-power and when the laptop is plugged in. The default setting is "0" for unlimited. To reduce the CPU to a lower maximum setting, change it to a number, such as 70 percent.
Using BIOS to Overclock CPU Speed
Most hardware settings, including CPU speed, are set by the computer manufacturer and these settings are independent of whatever operating system you may have. Most computers give you the ability to go in and change some of these settings through the computer's BIOS, like specifying which drive the computer should read first when starting, or enabling advanced security features. However, not all computer manufacturers give you the ability to change CPU speed through the BIOS.
Open BIOS
Opening BIOS varies with different computers. In all cases you'll need to restart your computer and then hold down a specific button, which could be the Delete button, F2, F8 or F10. Once you've opened BIOS, your mouse will not work so you'll have to use the Arrow keys and Return key to navigate through the menu.
Open the Overclocking Settings
The name for the BIOS section with the CPU settings also varies. If it's not called Overclock Settings, it could be called CPU Management, CPU Tweaker or something similar. Arrow down to the appropriate entry and press the Enter key to open the menu.
Increase the Multiplier
In the Overclocking Settings menu, arrow down to the CPU Ratio entry, or a similarly worded title, and make a note of its current setting. The first time you do this, try increasing the multiplier by one. For example, if you have a 3.3 GHz clock speed, the multiplier would be set at 33. Increase this to 34, then save the setting.
Exit BIOS and Test
Once your new setting has been saved, you can exit BIOS. Your computer will automatically restart and your operating system will reload. Open the app that you want to use and watch how the computer performs. If it begins to overheat or if it unexpectedly shuts down, go back to BIOS and change the multiplier back to what it was before.
Advanced users may want to increase the multiplier by higher amounts, or change the voltage settings for the CPU in BIOS, however you should do some serious research before trying this. Look for forums that discuss your specific computer model with the same CPU to see what they have changed and what the results have been.
ANSWER: Overlocking
Overclocking is a technique that is used to make a processor work at a faster speed than its original specification. Overclocking is not a reliable way to improve computer performance and can result in damage to the CPU.