ASUS P5B: New BIOS Adds Unlocking & Improved Overclocking

thorgal · 25th August 2006, 10:15

The introduction of Core 2 Duo about a month ago delivered a new processor with about a 25% improvement in performance over the fastest chips in the market. The top-line X6800, running at 2.93GHz, was the most flexible of the new processors, with completely unlocked multipliers up and down. This allowed settings like running the stock speed at a 12x multiplier (3.5GHz) at default voltage - the result of the incredible head room exhibited by the new Conroe processors.

Even more exciting is that ASUS says they have found a way to unlock up or down most Conroe chips. This will be a significant new feature that is highly desired by many Core 2 Duo buyers. It didn't take but a few minutes for us to get the new BIOS flashed and a Core 2 Duo chip mounted to check this out.

25th August 2006, 10:15	#1
thorgal [M] Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,887	ASUS P5B: New BIOS Adds Unlocking & Improved Overclocking The introduction of Core 2 Duo about a month ago delivered a new processor with about a 25% improvement in performance over the fastest chips in the market. The top-line X6800, running at 2.93GHz, was the most flexible of the new processors, with completely unlocked multipliers up and down. This allowed settings like running the stock speed at a 12x multiplier (3.5GHz) at default voltage - the result of the incredible head room exhibited by the new Conroe processors. Even more exciting is that ASUS says they have found a way to unlock up or down most Conroe chips. This will be a significant new feature that is highly desired by many Core 2 Duo buyers. It didn't take but a few minutes for us to get the new BIOS flashed and a Core 2 Duo chip mounted to check this out. __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Asus Matrix graphics cards to feature dedicated overclocking chip	jmke	WebNews	0	28th August 2008 23:06
Asus AMD overclocking motherboard M3A79-T Deluxe released	jmke	WebNews	0	29th July 2008 17:13
ASUS P5K3-Deluxe restested with latest Beta BIOS	jmke	WebNews	0	18th June 2007 19:55
The masterwork of 965 motherboard - ASUS P5B Deluxe review	windwithme	Hardware Overclocking and Case Modding	7	19th December 2006 23:52
ASUS P5B Deluxe with C.G.I. Technology Enhances Multiple-GPU Systems	jmke	WebNews	0	13th October 2006 13:18
ASUS A8N-SLI Bios Mod	jmke	WebNews	0	12th September 2006 00:16
ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard	jmke	WebNews	0	28th August 2006 10:15
Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi Edition Conroe Motherboard	jmke	WebNews	0	4th August 2006 13:12
Asus Bios Unlocks P4 Overclocking Potential	jmke	WebNews	0	17th September 2004 14:21
INFO: AMD/INTEL Optimal BIOS settings + Overclocking Guide	jmke	FAQ / INFO / HOW-TO	0	29th October 2003 17:30