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    New way to overclock Clevo M860TU...

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Milo.V, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Milo.V

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    If you want to overclock your processor, for example [email protected] up to 3164MHz (RAM@1066 up to 1333MHz), you need to raise FSB speed from stock 266Mhz up to 333Mhz. And you can do this by following next procedure:

    You need to solder RED (pic.1) with GREEN (pic.2) thru 2 KOhm resistor.

    pic.1
    [​IMG]

    pic.2
    [​IMG]

    It should look like this (or better):
    [​IMG]


    PS Try this at your own risk. soldering requires good skill.

    По методике великого и ужасного Pain_666 ;)

    [​IMG]
     
    Milo.V, Jul 22, 2009
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  2. Garandhero

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    If your just raising FSB. Why not use Audigy's software tool?
    Any benefit to doing it this way?
     
    Garandhero, Jul 22, 2009
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  3. Milo.V

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    b'cos of this:
     
    Milo.V, Jul 22, 2009
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    Good stuff :)
     
    Garandhero, Jul 22, 2009
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    @Milo I tried several times before with similar way to get H but no success...Do you have any pics of CPUZ etc? And is 1.05V in B + a 2K Resistor enough to pull the signal to high?
     
    kaltmond, Jul 22, 2009
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    why risk the whole laptop for such a small increase?
     
    Win3K, Jul 22, 2009
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    ^ Just 'cause they can.
     
    4st3risk, Jul 22, 2009
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    This is kind of tempting.
     
    5482741, Jul 22, 2009
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  9. Win3K

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    You can do it... :D
     
    Win3K, Jul 22, 2009
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    What's the backout plan should something go wrong? Effect on resale value?
     
    k9hydr4, Jul 22, 2009
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    sell for about $20 and it will make a great door stop.
     
    MrDJ, Jul 22, 2009
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  12. SUADE8880

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    So you just solder Pic. A to Pic. B and thats it. No software or any tuning adjustment needed? Will this work with my gpu that is overclocked and overvolted? Man, this is very tempting.
     
    SUADE8880, Jul 22, 2009
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    SUADE8880
    This is idea of how to cheat the clock generator... It has nothing to do with gpu and overs about it.
     
    h0w1er, Jul 23, 2009
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  14. SUADE8880

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    Sorry that I didn't make myself clear. I meant by doing this would I still be able to overclock and overvolt my gpu considering the Clevo M860TU is known to have such a tight power limit.
     
    SUADE8880, Jul 23, 2009
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    as this changes the fsb, everything in the system will be automatically overclocked. You will want to put your gpu back to stock clocks first, although probably leave the overvolt, as this mod will give a 25% overclock on your entire system
     
    theriko, Jul 23, 2009
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  16. Milo.V

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    don't forget about 2KOhm resistor ;)
     
    Milo.V, Jul 23, 2009
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  17. kaltmond

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    Works, but mine not stable.....

    [​IMG]
     
    kaltmond, Jul 23, 2009
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    The microswitch would be very useful in your situation.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 23, 2009
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    Where do I get the resistor?
     
    k9hydr4, Jul 23, 2009
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  20. Milo.V

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    buy it....
     
    Milo.V, Jul 23, 2009
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    I may, but I'll have to get a smaller soldering iron first.
     
    5482741, Jul 23, 2009
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  23. cloud962

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    No way in hell will i be attempting this once i get my laptop.

    Maybe in 3 to 4 years when im ready to sell it and buy a new one i might try this to get another couple months or a year out of it. =x
     
    cloud962, Jul 24, 2009
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    Cause it's just an FSB bump to the next pre defined default value, all system buses such the PCI, PCI-e, SM, SATA, IDE, MCH(Memory), etc, remain at stock.

    I'm trying in my M570RU too... but 266 on the FSB is to much for both the chipset and my T7700... 239 is the best lower choice, despite the lowering on all system buses of their default clock, 5/10% should be ok...

    [​IMG]
     
    Audigy, Jul 24, 2009
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  25. Milo.V

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    Your 1-st link is for 2.2KOhm!
    Take one from second link.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 24, 2009
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    Thanks-

    10chars...
     
    k9hydr4, Jul 24, 2009
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    If I may add for those new to soldering, you might want to solder some 16-18 gauge insulated wire to the ends of the resistor and then wrap it in heat shrink tubing. Also, apply some hot glue to the solder points on the motherboard when finished.

    Duane
     
    duane16, Jul 24, 2009
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  28. Milo.V

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    helpful information. thx.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 24, 2009
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    Does anyone else tried this? :)
     
    kaltmond, Jul 27, 2009
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    kaltmond
    yes, my friend did this on his laptop with t9400, fully stable:
    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Milo.V, Jul 27, 2009
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  31. kaltmond

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    Tried another ram today, finally relative stable, but a 3G Quad in 15.4´ chassis is really hot.....
     
    kaltmond, Jul 27, 2009
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  32. Milo.V

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    try to test in OCCT.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 28, 2009
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    Thanks for the updated pics, I'm just about ready to mod mines. I'm just thinking of what kind of switch I should incorporate.
     
    5482741, Jul 28, 2009
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    switch is not that necessary.
    If you cpu will be unstable on 333Mhz FSB bus - u can use RMClock to lower cpu multiplier.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 28, 2009
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  35. Xtt

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    How much real world performance does this gain? In say running applications or games
     
    Xtt, Jul 28, 2009
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  36. Milo.V

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    3.15Ghz gives +1000pts in 3dmark06.
     
    Milo.V, Jul 28, 2009
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  37. Mr.M.A

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    I wonder how many points it'll give with a QX9300 @3.1 :eek: :confused:


    anyone done this in a NP5797 ? Or is it possible?
     
    Mr.M.A, Jul 29, 2009
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  38. kaltmond

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    You can try that, if successful then 333 x 11 = 3663.....Maybe need overvolting. :D
     
    kaltmond, Jul 29, 2009
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    did u test your cpu in OCCT or linpack?
     
    Milo.V, Jul 29, 2009
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    Not yet, only tried Prime95, already heavy load.
     
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    Milo.V, Jul 30, 2009
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  42. kaltmond

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    I'm waiting for the new CPU VGA and HDD, should be here next week. Then ill do a short bench. :)
     
    kaltmond, Jul 31, 2009
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  43. Cafeine

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    Please Kaltmond, can you tell me exactly wich RAM you used on your M860TU with Q9200 to overclock it this way ? I'm planning to buy the same laptop and I don't want to buy bad RAM =)
     
    Cafeine, Aug 5, 2009
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  44. Milo.V

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    i have Transcend 1066 ddr3 on Elpida chips and it's stable on 1333Mhz CL7.
     
    Milo.V, Aug 5, 2009
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    Is it possible to attain a different FSB than 333 MHz? It seems like going yet even higher is possible, but how about getting a FSB of 300 MHz?
     
    mrpham, Aug 6, 2009
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  46. Milo.V

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    dunno

    10char
     
    Milo.V, Aug 9, 2009
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    anyone tried this on M570TU ? from service manual

    BSEL2 BSEL1 BSEL0 Frequency
    0_____0____1_____533 MHz
    0_____1____1_____667 MHz
    0_____1____0_____800 MHz
    0_____0____0_____1066 MHz

    thinking maybe strapping BSEL2=1 will give 1333 MHz

    1_____0____0_____1333 MHz
     
    firepower, Aug 12, 2009
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  48. rudycuki12

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    Thx for the mod instructions seems risky to me lol
    btw still no update if setfsb is compatible with M860ETU?
     
    rudycuki12, Aug 17, 2009
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    the creator said that the montevina platform will not be supported due to some incompatibilities. so will have to make due with the 200mhz increase with the RTM876-660 pll.
     
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  50. 5482741

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    I did the mod, but my laptop seems unstable at 3.2GHz.

    Would a resistor with more resistance lower the FSB?
     
    5482741, Aug 18, 2009
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