Dell Alienware Area-51 Alienware Desktop Manual - Page 27
Optimizing Performance, Software Based Performance Tuning - bios
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Optimizing Performance Your computer has been configured to operate optimally across a wide range of applications. Depending on the configuration you purchased, the computer may have been overclocked at the factory to achieve maximum performance in resource intensive applications including gaming and multimedia development. CAUTION: Technical support verifies the full functionality of the computer at the factory configured settings. Alienware does not provide technical support for any hardware or software issues arising from operating the computer beyond the factory configured settings. CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP For computers with the Intel® Core™i7 Extreme Edition processor, the BIOS has preset overclocking levels that allow you to easily overclock your computer. The following options are available in the Frequency/Voltage Control page of the System Setup: • Level 1 OC Setting • Level 2 OC Setting • Level 3 OC Setting For more information, see "Configuring the BIOS" on page 28. System Setup Based Performance Tuning CAUTION: It is not recommended to operate the processor or other system components beyond the preset settings in the BIOS. Doing so may cause system instability, reduced component operating life, or permanent component damage. Software Based Performance Tuning Your computer may be preinstalled with utilities like the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, that allow you to optimize your computer's performance. For more information on the options available, see the help file of the utility. 027 /027