util to change bios setting from within windows?

graysky · Jun 12, 2007, 09:09 PM

I think the answer is "no", but here goes: is there a utility (or more than one) that allows one to alter BIOS settings from within Windows WITHOUT restarting? For example the AISuite from ASUS requires a restart as I understand it and it can't modify the vcore. I'd be most interested in changing these two parameters specifically: FSB and vcore.

Thanks!

Ripper3 · Jun 12, 2007, 09:15 PM

there are some, but the best to use are the ones made by the manufacturers themselves. i.e. Gigabyte has Easytune. Tis what I use for temp monitoring, and fan speed settings.

Still, you're better off rebooting and going into BIOS menu, and going the long way around, overclocking CPUs in Windows can be unstable through my past experience.

theonetruewill · Jun 12, 2007, 09:21 PM

read this guide and see if it helps - it's relevant as Laptops have to be overclocked outside the BIOS.

graysky · Jun 12, 2007, 11:19 PM

great link theonetruew, but I have yet to find a util that will change the vcore.

sneekypeet · Jun 12, 2007, 11:21 PM

SYSTOOL has a overvolt option!
http://www.techpowerup.com/systool/
Altho it may not work with your mobo....give it a try.

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Ripper3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 1,194 (0.54/day) Thanks: 66 Thanked 119 Times in 115 Posts System Specs	there are some, but the best to use are the ones made by the manufacturers themselves. i.e. Gigabyte has Easytune. Tis what I use for temp monitoring, and fan speed settings. Still, you're better off rebooting and going into BIOS menu, and going the long way around, overclocking CPUs in Windows can be unstable through my past experience.

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graysky Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 158 (0.07/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 75 Times in 21 Posts System Specs	great link theonetruew, but I have yet to find a util that will change the vcore. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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