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    T400/T500: Overclock via BIOS possible?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by QualitySeeker, Mar 11, 2009.

  1. QualitySeeker

    QualitySeeker Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't seen any BIOS screens so far but I'd like to know if it is possible to change frequency related settings in the BIOS of the T400/T500?
     
    QualitySeeker, Mar 11, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    No. Only select gaming or boutique laptops can overclock via the BIOS; most manufacturers don't include this function to protect the product from the consumer, as ironic as it sounds.
     
    Bog, Mar 11, 2009
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  3. QualitySeeker

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    Thanks, I thought so.

    Does it? ;)
     
    QualitySeeker, Mar 11, 2009
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  4. elfroggo

    elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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    Well it doesn't sound ironic to me. The product was sold at a particular specification, i.e. to run at 2.4 ghz. It would be silly for the manufacturer to let consumers overclock easily which could cause CPU to fail prematurely.
     
    elfroggo, Mar 11, 2009
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    terrace Notebook Geek

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    It sounds pretty logical actually as some people would just screw it over and put the load on lenovo customer service.
     
    terrace, Mar 11, 2009
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