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    Hacked 1720 Bios or M1710 BIOS on an Inspiron 1720?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hellfire18, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. hellfire18

    hellfire18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible or does one exist, I want to unlock the CPU overclocking in the BIOS.


    I am willing to use a utility however I would prefer to do a BIOS overclock.

    Thanks, Chris.
     
    hellfire18, Nov 8, 2007
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  2. Raphie

    Raphie Notebook Consultant

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    Don't we all :D :p
     
    Raphie, Nov 8, 2007
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    hellfire18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've now read it's not possible to O/C the bios.

    I'll try and decompile the M1710 BIOS to see if there are any noticable differences between that and the 1720 BIOS in terms of overclocking using Salamander and let you guys know if I can find out how to enable BIOS overclocking.

    Chris.
     
    hellfire18, Nov 9, 2007
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  4. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    No you can't use the XPS bios on 1720. If the bios some how installs, it will brick the system at best.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 9, 2007
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