How to Overclock in AMD 939

Many AMD processors come built with 939 socket technology. The 939 socket allows processors to support dual channel DDR DSRAM, which means that 64-bit processors can take advantage of large amounts of RAM the computers can contain. Overclocking a processor with a 939 socket is no different than overclocking a processor without a 939 socket. Overclocking refers to the process of adding extra power and increasing voltages to certain parts of the computer's hardware to accelerate performance.

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  Reboot the computer. As the operating system loads, the computer will flash a keyboard shortcut for "BIOS Menu." Press whichever button is designated for this.

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  Use the arrow keys to navigate through the BIOS menu when it appears. Highlight the option listed as "Frequency/Voltage Control" and press enter.

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  Highlight the "System Performance" menu and use the arrow keys to change it to "Fastest" if it is not already set as such. Adjust the "CPU Overclock Ratio" and "CPU Voltage Ratio" as desired. When finished adjusting settings, press "Escape" to save them and exit the BIOS menu.