Thursday, February 2, 2012

BIOS Help

BIOS Help

The BIOS contains low-level hardware settings for your computer. This is where you can find options to enable Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Settings (DVFS) for your CPU.

Making changes to your BIOS can cause permanent harm to your computer. If you are unsure about what you are doing, please use the mw-feedback tool to make a support request. With some basic system information we can give you instructions specific to your system.

To get to the BIOS, you will need to reboot your computer. Before the operating system begins to load, you have a moment to press a button to enter the BIOS settings. The button you need to press varies by computer and is generally displayed on the screen during the boot-up process. It is usually one of F8, F2, or Del.

Below are steps to take to enable DVFS on some known hardware. If your particular hardware isn't listed, consult your manufacturer's documentation.