Full support for GeForce RTX graphics cards and GeForce GTX 10-Series. RGB LED Control supporting graphics cards and/or NVLink Bridge. LED Sync that syncs with other EVGA RGB components. New OC Scanner for finding the best stable overclock. On-Screen-Display (OSD) shows your system vitals at. Overclock.net - An Overclocking Community Rules: Although the administrators and moderators of Overclock.net - An Overclocking Community will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. Manufacturer Support. Many manufacturers offer direct end user support and you can often save time and money by handling a return directly with the manufacturer. Please click here to check service availability and contact details by manufacturer. The Eken 7″ Android MID M009F tablet is powered by an InfoTMIC 800MHz CPU, 186 MB RAM, 2 0r 4 GB of storage space (Upgradeable to 16GB via an SD memory card), a 7″ 800×480 resistive screen, and WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n). When the user wants to exceed the limits of the graphic card, they make use of GPU overclocking software. This is not at all scary and is pretty easy as well as precise and you can access the video card settings using this. When the GPU clock frequency, as well as voltage and fan speed, is increased the performance as well as the temperature can be balanced and the graphics card potential can.
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WIFI Whitelist Removal Petition
Recently one of our forum members, EvanCarroll, started an online petition to request the removal of WIFI whitelists from Lenovo bios. I highly encourage everyone here to support this effort by taking a minute out of your day to sign it. If an online petition can get 270,000+ signatures supporting the deportation of Justin Bieber, then we should at least be able to get a few thousand to support the removal of WIFI whitelists. Thanks! 😀
… >>>Click Here To Continue ReadingUniversal IFR Extractor
In case you didn’t already know, the Extensible Firmware Infrastructure’s Human Interface Infrastructure uses Internal Forms Representation protocol to display things like your setup utility’s menu. By having access to the Internal Forms Representation, we can know everything about a menu which can assist us immensely when modding bios. I’ll also be using this application in a few of the tutorials I write, so get used to using it now 🙂
I was getting tired of all the requests to expand EFI IFR Dumper to include support for UEFI’S IFR protocol, and as a result I decided that now is a better time than any to update my program.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
Module Helper
I first started working on Module Helper back in September when Andy’s tool V2.19 was released. As some of you may know, that iteration altered the format of the extracted EFI modules by storing a module’s header, code, and name all in the same file. This created some issues with disassemblers not being able to automatically recognizing the format of the EFI modules and the size of data modules not being updated if changed. Dealing with all these negative aspects was trivial but annoying, which is why Module Helper was developed. It was originally capable of splitting the modules header and data into separate files an it could update the sizes in the headers.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
Training the Next Generation of BIOS Modders
Dear BIOS-Mods.com community,
BIOS-Mods.com for years has been and continues to be an open, collaborative space to help users around the world make the most of their motherboards, hardware platforms, and computers as a whole. Over the years, we have had many talented developers come and go who have all left tremendous impacts on our ability to modify BIOS images and provide the know-how for people who like “Do it Yourself” projects.
We would like to start an open-knowledge initiative to help recruit and train new moderators at BIOS-Mods.com with the wealth of information there is to be shared.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
BIOS Spotlight: (UEFI) Dell XPS 15z L511z
This article documents the exciting work being done by some of the top contributors in our forum. The modifications performed on systems like the Dell 15z reflect the most advanced examples of BIOS modifications done within our community. For more information, please visit the thread.
Phoenix SecureCore Tiano, used by Dell, is a tough nut to crack – we came to what we have today by taking little steps on a road that wasn’t smooth to begin with. Phoenix nor Dell have provided any information regarding SCT 2.0 and to this day the BIOS on these machines has not been upgraded to 2.3.1 which allows for ME v8 (brings IVB CPU support) and SecureBoot capabilities.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
Product Review: Eken 7″ Android MID Tablet M009F
The Eken 7″ Android MID M009F tablet is powered by an InfoTMIC 800MHz CPU, 186 MB RAM, 2 0r 4 GB of storage space (Upgradeable to 16GB via an SD memory card), a 7″ 800×480 resistive screen, and WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n).
Beware of this and other copycat tablets like it. If you are in the market for a tablet, do your homework first. These tablets do run Android, and the one I tested was quite compatible with most Android apps. However, these tablets do not perform anything like an iPad. It has a “resistive” touch screen that requires a stylus, or fingernail, to operate. Using the tip of your finger just will not work, which makes this tablet hard to use.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
Driver Agent: Finding BIOS Upgrades and Drivers Quick and Easy
Driver Agent, one of esupport.com’s flagship products, makes it easy for the average user to scan a computer for out-of-date drivers and software. In addition to the Driver Agent software, BIOS Agent helps customers locate the best BIOS stock BIOS image for their computer. For users who are tentative about upgrading their computers to the latest version of drivers and software, Driver Agent shows you out of date drivers with an effective online web scan.
BIOS-Mods.com had the opportunity to review the software to assess whether or not it is truly a viable solution for the average consumer to keep their PC up-to-date.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
The INs and OUTs of Windows 8 Consumer Preview
After using Windows 8 Consumer Preview since the release date, there are certain issues that should be addressed. Not only does Windows 8 have a new “Metro” interface that many people are still adapting to, but there are several changes to how software will behave while running Windows 8 CP.
The first and possibly the most important one is Windows 8 does NOT support the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package. This means that if your software requires this package, you will have to buy new software that has a later version of the package or one that does not use it at all.
Another issue with Windows 8 is browsing the web with Firefox on a computer with an NVIDIA GPU.… >>>Click Here To Continue Reading
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Important notes about this guide
First off, this is primarily a video guide; we expect you watch the video, as that's where the in-depth information is contained. Think of the text version as a briefing or show notes. The depth is above, as it's done by Buildzoid, who works with us in a video-only format.
Second, note that this is strictly from the perspective of someone doing actual, real overclocks on their Ryzen CPUs. If you're just a daily user or don't know how to do much more than change a multiplier, different rules apply. Please keep the scope of the content in mind when determining if it is right for your needs.
($250-$350) The Best AM4 Motherboards for Overclocking
ASUS Crosshair VI Extreme (~$350 MSRP)
Pros:
- A ton of extra fan headers, slightly wider than Hero
- Extra switches and jumpers for extreme overclocking
- 8+4-phase VRM with 60A IR power stages
- One of the strongest AM4 VRMs
Cons:
- Hero is much cheaper and has most the same features
- Lots of features that “normal” users would never use, but still pay for
ASUS Crosshair VI Hero (~$250 MSRP)
Pros
- 40A Dual N-FET VRM
- AM3 cooler mounting for older coolers
- Strong VRM (more than enough for Ryzen)
- Good IO options
Cons
- Cheaper boards can accomplish much of the same work
- VRM heatsinks need work
($190-$210) The Best Balanced AM4 Motherboards for Overclocking
Gigabyte X370 Gaming K7 (~$210 MSRP)
Pros
- Our top-choice motherboard for affordable, high-end Ryzen overclocking
- The best balance of features, VRM, OC support, and price
- Clock gen goes to 1/100th MHz accuracy
- Dual BIOS for redundancy and recovery
Cons
- POST code is in a bad location
- Not a particularly strong VRM (6+4 phase, IR3553 40A power stages); not bad, but not the best
ASUS Strix X370-F Gaming (~$190 MSRP)
Pros
- 60A IR power stages
- 6-phase VCore
- Second highest motherboard for peak VRM current capability
- Great VRM
- Best overclocking motherboard for memory on AM4
Cons
- No POST code
- No buttons
($120-$170) The Best Budget AM4 Overclocking Motherboards
ASUS X370-Pro ($130 at time of publication)
Pros
- Much cheaper than the above options
- 40A Dual N-FETs, just like on the C6H, except 6-phases instead of 8
- Roughly on-par with the K7 in terms of VRM potential
- Strong VRM at a very low cost
Cons
- No dual-BIOS
- No POST code
- No buttons
- No clock gen
Gigabyte X370 Gaming K5 (~$135 at time of publication)
Pros
- Honorable mention: Keeps the K7 clock gen
- Trouble-shooting LEDs
- Dual-BIOS
Cons
- No POST code
- No buttons
- Anemic VRM
($75-$100) The Least Terrible Low-End AM4 Motherboards
ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4
Pros
- The least terrible low-end VRM
- 3-phase with a lot of MOSFETs
- Half-decent heatsink, still needs airflow
Cons
- Needs more airflow than normally, potentially
- Missing most features
Overclocking Loungealienware User Support Manual
For more technical analysis of each of these, watch our above video (featuring Buildzoid). We have timestamps in the video feed, so you can jump around as needed.
Alienware Overclock App
- Steve Burke & “Buildzoid”
- Timestamps by Andrew Coleman