Overclocking the Asus UL30VT/UL80VT/UL50VT (Beyond Turbo Mode)

Overclocking the SU7300 on the Asus UL30VT, UL80VT and UL50VT​

Notice: I am not responsible for any damages you may cause on your laptop(s). This guide is simply for references only. Any damage to your system is solely your responsibility.


For those power hungry UL30VT, UL80VT and UL50VT owners who wants to squeeze as much as they can from their SU7300 CPUs, this guide will help you to overclock your CPU beyond the Turbo mode setting. With the help of SetFSB, the SU7300 is cable of reaching 1906MHz. Pushing the frequency beyond that will cause instability issues.


Before we start, you'll need to download SetFSB Version 2.2.134.98 available here: http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/download/ver22/setfsb_2_2_134_98.zip


Please follow the steps carefully unless you are familiar with the SetFSB program.

1. Create a folder in any location and label it "SetFSB". I'd recommend putting this folder in a location where it won't be seen, such as your program files folder. Unzip the SetFSB file you downloaded and place its contents into the new folder you have just created.

2. Create a shortcut for the SetFSB .exe file and place it on your desktop. If you wish to run SetFSB and have it overclock your CPU during startup, place your SetFSB .exe shortcut in your startup folder (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup)

3. Right click on the SetFSB shortcut and select properties. Under the Shortcut tab, add " -w04 -s140 -cg[ICS9248BF-96] -u1" (without quotes) to the end of the Target. Your Target should look like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\SetFSB\setfsb.exe" -w04 -s140 -cg[ICS9248BF-96] -u1
What this added string does is it finds your clock generator, overclocks your Bus speed & FSB frequencies, and closes the program after it's done.

Voila! And that's all to it for overclocking the SU7300 on the Asus UL30VT, UL80VT and UL50VT to 1906MHz.


Similarily, you can also create a FSB shortcut to reset your CPU frequency by adding -w04 -s110 -cg[ICS9248BF-96] -u1 to the end of the Target in a new SetFSB .exe shortcut. However there is a slight bug which doesn't allow you to downclock back to 1733MHz. Instead, any downclock from 1906MHz will automatically go to 1560MHz. If you want to reset your CPU back to its original state, all you need to do is restart your system.

Additional notes: Seeing how the UL30VT has a similar/same motherboard ID as the Asus UL50 series, this overclocking method MAY also work for the UL50 series. I do not have a UL50 notebook, so am unable confirm this.

Source: From cfw2214 at mobile01.com

 

Sweet! This brings my UL30A to 1.43 GHz... very interesting!

 

You really did this? or its a "April fools" thing?.
What difference did this overclock bring concerning heat/battery life/gaming performance/fan noise etc. Do you have pics?

 

That's good to know it'll work with the UL30A too

I guess my timing isn't the best
This isn't a prank or anything. SetFSB has been known to be a great program for laptop CPU overclocking for a while. There's even a guide for older generation laptops: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=249470

Here's an image as requested:


As far as heat is concerned, I haven't noticed much difference. After all, it's only an overclock of less than 200MHz and the voltage wasn't increased.
I haven't tested the battery life yet, but I'd assume any change is going to be negligible.

 

Im using ul30vt black, my clock generator is different than yours, is this normal ?
mine is ICS9148BF-26

- Can I use your shortcut command to use on mine ?
- Is the maximum is 1,9GHz ? Can it run above 2Ghz?
- When Im using RMClock, the lowest VID i got is only 0.9v, do you have similar experience ? (to downclock the CPU to make it cooler) - kinda opposite side

Thanks man keep up the work

 

Hmm.. interesting that the black UL30VT uses a different clock generator than the silver version. How did you identify yours is ICS9148BF-26?

If you're positive about your clock generator, then you should use that instead. Just replace the [ICS9248BF-96] with your [ICS9148BF-26] in the command line.

The maximum frequency I could achieve is 1906MHz. Going any higher made my system downclock to 1560MHz. You could try going higher if you want and it shouldn't make your system crash. However, I'd avoid going to the Customize tab on SetFSB as any setting you make will automatically freeze your laptop.

I've never downclocked below stock settings so I'm not sure about that.

 

i just run it and it display that clock generator is displayed. Is that wrong detection?
So if we do it like this we dont have to restart to make turbo boost right? That is awesome

 

No, SetFSB does not auto detect your clock generator. You have to manually set it.

 

Ok I get it, my fault. So the best is 1,9Ghz then. Do you know how to lower the VID ? To get cooler CPU ? (opposite side)

 

You need to use rmclock for that. The lowest you can go is something like 0.9v i think.

 

Long time lurker of this forum.

I signed up just to thank you for this overclocking tip.

I have the UL80Vt, but I used the same settings to achieve 1.9GHz. Coupled with D0X's optimized nVidia drivers, I now hit 175fps for the video stress test within Counter-Strike: Source. (This is up from 150fps).

Thanks again.

 

Pretty awesome. Overclocked to 1.9ghz. Average browsing temperature was in the mid 50s(CPU and GPU)and lower 50s for others.
Gaming:
60-70 C

With notebook cooler ZM-NC1000 it ran mid 40s while gaming.

 

Works like a charm, thanks!

 

answered my own question

 

After several hours of intense gaming (CS:S & Starcraft 2 Beta), I am happy to report things are rock stable. Not a single crash or hiccup. The increased heat is still tolerable, just don't play 3D games from your lap, lol.

 

oc'd my cpu. Scored 1619.3 on passmark, that's P8600 territory.

Here's my WEI w/ Nvidia OC'd too

 

Can someone run 3DMARK06 with SetFsb.
I want to see what the difference is between stock.
I know it's not that a great benchmark tool anymore but it's more CPU dependent than VANTAGE.
Thanks

 

i hit 4052 w/ stock driver (overclocked) and 1.9ghz cpu

 

3DMark06 Scores @ default resolution (1280x1024)

3004: Stock GPU drivers, CPU @ 1733MHz (Turbo mode).

3044: Stock GPU drivers, CPU @ 1906MHz (Turbo mode and OC'ed).

 

If I overclock to 1.9ghz, then will this affect my ability to switch profiles (e.g. high performance down to quiet office)?

Also, I understand that the turbo mode on the UL80VT only activates as required, if the cpu is not under any load then it will operate at 1.3ghz but with turbo 1.73ghz.....will overclocking to 1.9ghz mean that the laptop will no longer have the ability to turn turbo on and off ? i.e. will it be stuck at 1.9ghz??

 

OK so UL30vt cannot go below 0.9v then because if im not wrong somebody said it can go below 0.9 in owners lounge forum, maybe im wrong then

Thanks

 

I can confirm that it works on 14" UL80VT. Thanks a lot!

 

Thanks for the confirmation. I wasn't aware the UL80 series also used the same clock generators until you and vTeCz both successfully OC'ed the CPUs on your UL80s.

 

Ive added two shortcuts, one Overclocked and one "resettet" profile for setfsb. It gives a nice lil performance boost and works like a charm
Thx for sharing this information with us!

//EDIT: Uhmm...i own the UL30VT

MFG Jubeltrubel

 

just ran this on my ul50vt. checked clock speed w/ cputruespeed and it's now showing 1906.667 mhz up from like 1777.777 or something(I don't rem exactly what it was b4). no problems so far. Going to test it now and see if I can tell a difference.

 

Thanks for testing it out and confirming this works on the UL50VT

 

@1.9Ghz, you are running at 292.3/1169Mhz FSB. RAM is running at 877Mhz. For users wanting to see how far they can push the system could:

* use rmclock to set highest CPU voltages for all multipliers. Higher voltage=most CPU overclocking stability.
* Use rmclock to set the highest multiplier to be 5.5 or 6, rather than 6.5
* slow down the RAM timings of the 1066Mhz DDR3 SPDtable entry to accomodate overclocking

You have already seen the CPU can achieve 1900Mhz. That will then give you headroom to see what the overclock wall is. Is it RAM, CPU, or rest of the systemboard (northbridge, onboard graphics).

 

Could you post that, paleeze? I'd like to see higher than 4000D Marks
with one of these, at any setting!

Best I could do tonight was 3868D Marks, 1.9Ghz OC/8GB RAM/nVidia OC'd 15%

I haven't hit the top on the video card yet,, but to get higher than 4000D Marks is pretty crazy good! Show it!

 

We're pretty close... :yes:

I've got 8GB RAM, Samsung CL-7 to boot, so don't know
*how* you scored higher than mine in RAM score, oh well!

Funz! Anyway, the scores are up a bit over OEM 1733Mhz...

 

760
940
1775
cpu @ 1.9

 

Thanks 'chops! You got the video card to go where
I've never been before, with the Hybrid drivers anyway.

That's how you did it: Impressive! :yes:

I'll try to emulate your settings, and then some, and see if the thing BSOD's or worse. That is some OC on the GPU, a big OC!

I'm using a Logitech N100 Cool Pad, which is gonna finally get a workout, methinks...

 

i dont use any cooler at all lol

 

It's just a habit, from my "regular" PC notebooks, and the MacBook 12" relic that I own, which can get a little toasty-warm. This notebook needs NOTHING, it runs so cool it's crazy...mine has never, ever been even 1/2 warm.

I uninstalled the new Hybrid drivers, and after much finagling reinstalled the OEM 187.xx nVidia driver, and I still get the same scores, just shy of 3900 DMarks, and I cannot overclock this machine past 700 Core, 1692 Shader, and 892 Memory, or it crashes in 3DMark06, and anything else I test it with. I've tested this tonight until I'm tired of testing it...just tired with capital T!

It's just my work totebook, and home all-around everything notebook, it doesn't have to pass muster to speak of, and I can't make it anyway it seems... sigh...

I guess I'll just have to enjoy it 'as is' and stop trying to change it anymore...it's plenty good @ 1907Mhz, and I can play rudimentary shooter games with it ok, nothing to roar about like a G73JH-A1 would do this is certain, but for a $750 notebook this pretty much is IT, capitals in place!

I am glad that somebody can OC this thing into over 4000 DMarks, because I sure can't swing a stick at that number...my highest score is 3888 DMarks, and that's all she wrote, with the OEM driver to boot.

Great small notebook though...I have to admit I have a little soft spot for it, and it's worth cracking to 1907Mhz, this is certain.

Thanks for this thread, David NBR, you did a nice turn for all of us who own it, and the rest, as they say, is HISTORY!

 

I'm so tired I forgot to post this 3DMark result, as if it matters.

Anyway, it's 3887 DMarks, and that's all she wrote.

 

it's only a benchmark after all. it won't affect much in game play.

 

Did you see much of a difference in SCII? It runs smooth and rock solid with the recommended settings but I'd love to turn up those graphics settings if possible.

 

It is more smooth overall. I wouldn't recommend going higher than Medium for all the gfx settings as the battles get realllyy tense in SC2.

My current setup: 1.9 GHz OC / nVidia 197.16 700-900-1600mhz OC

 

it can also be used on asus ul20a

 

Nice and easy upgrade for my ul30vt-x1. I did notice my fan coming on a bit louder than it did before, but I don't plan on running 1.9ghz all the time. I also swapped out my 5400rpm Seagate drive for a 7200rpm WD drive. The two upgrades definitely did perk up this laptop by a nice margin.

1.9ghz bumped up my Windows Experience number on the processor to 5.4 (was 4.9). Not that WEI really means a lot...

 

how big is the hit on battery life when OCing to 1.9ghz?

 

Hi

i have UL50VG - DDR2 in here :/

Maybe you know how could i change my fsb? I tried looking on those mobile01.com forums, but since its all chinese/japan.....

Those clock generator posted here allows me only to go to 1430 - ofc i dont have an turbo33 mode :/

Higher fsb settings gives me for ex. 1180 mhz on cpu, so it lowers real fsb for me....

 

Turbo33 mode changes the BSEL pins leading to the CPU to change FSB from 200->266Mhz. Not clear if Asus have extra logic to do that OR they are simply programming the PLL's FSLx lines to do that. Would suggest grab a dump of someone's turbo33 setfsb PLL data in the Diagnostic window, enter same data into your system and see if it works. Otherwise consider a PLL pinmod as per sig.

 

Well, I have been taking this threads advise and have been overclocking my G60jx with a core ii7 820qm. The qm will not overclock to stable speeds past 1.87Gz, but I think it's mainly because of the ram. afte this my mushkin 1066 is running at 1224mhz. with timings of 7-7-7-20, it is rated to got o 1218mhz with timings of 8-8-8-24, so I tink it's the ram and not the cpu.

I was able to run cine bench several times wioth this configuration and was eben able to run the multithread and single thread test once with the cpu overclocked to 1.995Ghz! this was a VERY large increase since it effectivly bumps the cpu up to the speeds of the i7 qxm and beyond due to it's better supperboost of 1330mhz vs the i7's superboost of 1197mhz.

This sadly was all I am able to max out the cpu to, but still on single threaded tests, a 3.5Ghz core i7 is nothing to complain about is it?

Will post pics later

 

Now that we know the SU7300 can do 1.9ghz with ease...

Has anyone achieved higher with the same stability?

Let us all know!

 

I think I have that covered....see attached graphic here...see next post, forgot to attach it!

It seems that my FSB multiplier stays the same when I go on battery and High Performance Mode, with 100% CPU on both sliders, BUT the multiplier goes to 8x, which means I am generating 2346.6Mhz out of this CPU, and on battery no less! :yes: :yes:

It is 100% stable at this speed on battery, no issues whatsoever thus far, and that is with 1333Mhz RAM however, I don't know how yours will do with 1066mhz RAM. When my UL30VT-X1 was recently serviced by Asus Tech in Fremont, CA, because both OEM RAM modules had failed, they replaced my faulty ones with "Nanya" 1333Mhz SODIMM RAM modules, so Kudos to Asus Tech for being so thoughtful. :smile:

Maybe they did that because they saw my "SetFSB" Shortcut Icon on the desktop, for all I know!! :wink:

All I know is it runs fine @ that speed on battery, and my battery time has only been cut about 30 minutes, so I'll take it, thank you very much.

These are great notebooks, and I hope everybody appreciates theirs as much as I do mine...love it to the max!

 

Here's the graphic, sorry about that guys and gals!

 

Just for grins, I ran a 5-pass LinX 0.6.3 Run with the CPU @ 2346Mhz, and as you can see it was stable and completed the passes with no errors...

Yaaay!

So I don't feel at all worried about running it here on battery, as it seems to be really snappy and quick, and the RAM can handle it apparently, so Kudos to this CPU and the RAM in my machine!

I thought people might ask 'is it really stable' well, there you go guys and gals!

 

Can you run wprime 2.0 (32MB) to give indicative performance? A [email protected] will do this in 50s. A [email protected] will do this in 33s. If close to 33s then it would really be 2.34Ghz.

This is to confirm that CPU-Z isn't buggy and reporting a multiplier that isn't currently active? A SU7300 CPU has an official highest x6.5 multiplier (maybe x7 with IDA). How you got an x8 multiplier is a mystery.

 

You have a very valid point or two there, and I did my best, but wPRIME 2.03, the latest version, will NOT run on this machine. It just hangs, and hangs, and hangs...tried 10X w/out any luck.

As for the CPU speed, I haven't been watching it 100% because I am working on another CPU at present (still at work), but it switches between 1906Mhz and 2346Mhz about every 10-15 seconds, according to CPUZ & RealTemp v3.30, which as we all know is based on CPU-Z's algorythyms (sp?).

CPU-Z could indeed be buggy, but it's been doing this 2346Mhz for about a week on battery, and I never thought to test it, didn't think that much about it until the post today awakened me to the fact that nobody else has done anything like that before!

Surprise, Surprise! I don't know if it's legitimate or not frankly, and I'll get to the bottom of it after work, when I can take the machine home and see what is happening with it for real, and we'll get this done, down, and dirty one way or another, because I have no right to claim something that is supposed to be impossible do I? Right!

So let's see what is going on with this computer in a couple hours...I promise to check it out 100% and then some! It ONLY does this on battery, so go figure. :wub:

 

So i oc'd with the OPs instructions. The core speed clock jumps from 1173.3Mhz to 1906.6Mhz on a constant basis (depending on load?). Right now, it keeps on switching back and forth according to CPU-Z while I'm typing this... Is that how it's supposed to be? Did I do anything wrong here?