How to Overclock the 544 MHz Celeron Processor

Speed up the 544 MHz Celeron Processor with overclocking.

Processors, or CPUs, are tiny devices installed in computers that handle data and perform numerous tasks for the computer. The speed of a processor like the 544 MHz Celeron Processor determines the speed with which the PC handles tasks. Overclocking the 544 MHz Celeron Processor increases its speed and in turn raises the computer's speed. Settings commonly found within the BIOS submenu of the boot menu are changed to overclock the 544 MHz Celeron Processor.

Instructions

1. Power on the PC connected to the 544 MHz Celeron Processor. Press F11 to enter the boot menu during start-up. Select the "BIOS Setup" option and press the "Enter" key.

2. Select the "External Bus" option and hit the "Enter" key. Move to the "Bus Speed" option and hit "Enter" once. Hit the up arrow key once to change the value, then hit "Enter" to confirm the change. This raises the 544 MHz Celeron Processor's front bus speed.

3. Select the "CPU Core" option and hit the "Enter" key. Move to the "Multiplier" option and hit "Enter" once. Hit the up arrow key once to change the value, then hit "Enter" to confirm the change. This raises the 544 MHz Celeron Processor's processing frequency.

4. Return to the primary boot menu. Select the "Save and Exit" option and hit the "Enter" key. The 544 MHz Celeron Processor is now overclocked.

Tips & Warnings

• To change any of the 544 MHz Celeron Processor's settings to their normal defaults, press the "Restore to Defaults" button in the boot menu.

• Overclocking causes the 544 MHz Celeron Processor to generate a higher than normal amount of heat. Overclock only if the computer holding the processor has ample cooling systems in place.

References

• PC Guide: What is Overclocking?
• PC Guide: Risks of Overclocking