GPU Overclocking Support
You can access the GPU Overclock utility from the Con-
trol Center or taskbar notification area.
Click the GPU Overclock button to access the Graphics
Processing Unit (or GPU) overclocking menu for certain
types of CPU and GPU (contact your distributor or suppli-
er to see if this is applicable to your model). Overclocking
the GPU involves running your graphics processor at a
faster speed than originally intended. GPU overclocking
is useful when undertaking intensive graphic tasks e.g. 3D
rendering and gaming, without dropping framerates etc.
Overclocking should only be enabled when powered
by a plugged-in AC/DC adapter, and not on battery
power. The Fan Speed will also automatically be set to
Overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you
have enabled GPU overclocking).
GPU Overclocking Versions
There are two versions of overlcocking available for this
series of computer models, and the version available is de-
pendent on your video adapter specification (contact you
distributor/supplier for details).
• Standard GPU Overclocking: With this version you are
free to adjust the sliders to adjust the settings for Core
Increment, Memory Increment and Fan Speed Offset.
Some settings however may cause system instability,
reduce the useful life of the system and may affect the sys-
tem integrity.
• Optimized GPU Overclocking: With this version, while
you are still free to adjust the sliders to adjust the settings
for Core Increment, Memory Increment and Fan Speed
Offset, the optimized default settings have been optimized
for the best, and most stable, performance for intensive
graphics tasks such as gaming etc.
Figure 14
Gaming with
GPU Overclock
If you get any system errors, to reset the computer press
and hold the power button to force the system to shut-
down. To restart press and hold the power button while
holding down the Fn + G keys. This will change the over-
clocking settings back to the disabled state.
After restart, if your system supports Optimized GPU Over-
clocking then click Reset in the Control Center to return
to the optimized settings. If your system supports Standard
GPU Overclocking then you can adjust the settings to your
preferences.
GPU Overclocking Issues
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