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The Eee is a great little device, but why not make it that little bit better? How's 1GHz sound for a speed boost?

Overclocking the Eee is the best way to improve its performance. Many people add extra RAM, faster RAM (which is a waste of time, more on this later), and cut down their OSs (see here) in order to squeeze every last bit of processing power available.

What is overclocking?

Overclocking is the process of increasing component clock speeds above stock.

Theory behind overclocking

Overclocking is not a difficult concept, but it does require some background knowledge. Due to the identical processing hardware in each Eee PC, knowing the theory isn't essential for this guide, but if you're interested, read this tutorial on the subject here.

Risks and Warranty

Overclocking can cause hardware damage and software corruption on rare occasions. Overclocking the Eee may void its warranty, so do so at your own risk. I am not liable for any damage caused by following this tutorial.

Overclocking the Eee PC

There are three methods of overclocking the Eee PC running XP or Vista. These overclocking methods include:

• EeeCtl software
• Unofficial BIOS
• SetFSB software

The BIOS method is generic and will work on all 4G Eee PCs. The SetFSB and EeeCtl methods will only work while Windows XP/Vista is running, and only on the non-2G models.

EeeCtl

EeeCtl is great for its modifiable configuration and Eee PC speciality. It features manual fan control with optional user-defined rules (based on temperature), PCI-e bus alteration, extra brightness increase, voltage adjustment, and most importantly, FSB adjustment. EeeCtl features the greatest success with overclocking, with some people breaking the 1GHz barrier.

BIOS

The BIOS method is best if you want the overclock to be active before Windows boots; this is something the other methods lack. The BIOS method is restricted to the options 630MHz and 900MHz, but can be used in conjunction with either of the other two methods. Some BIOSs unlock features such as extra screen brightness, but the BIOS itself usually has flaws.

SetFSB

SetFSB is not recommended as it isn't as flexible as EeeCtl. I have added this method as an alternative in the event that EeeCtl doesn't work. This program features FSB and PCI-e control, and it not restricted to the Eee PC platform.

Which method should I choose?

The safest and most effective method is EeeCtl. EeeCtl being a software solution can be turned off if problems occur. SetFSB is similar but should only be used if EeeCtl isn't working due to its lack of features. The BIOS method is for people who want a speed boost as soon as the Eee is turned on instead of waiting for XP or Vista to boot. The only issue is that BIOSs that support overclocking tend to be buggy, which is never a good thing.

My recommendation is EeeCtl.

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