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Processor overclocking using the Overclock OC switch on the front, cover - motherboard

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Processor overclocking using the Overclock (OC) switch on the front cover If your computer has an OC switch on its front cover, you simply need to press the switch in order to overclock the processor (the switch should click into position). Restart your computer for the change to take effect. If you have launched the Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center, a notification to that effect will appear on the screen. To disable overclocking, press the switch again and restart your computer. Configuring settings in the Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center After activating processor overclocking, you can configure a number of settings in the Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center. For example, you can regulate overclocking using settings under CPU Ratio. You will need to restart your computer after making changes. Note: A warning will appear if you configure the CPU Ratio beyond its default setting. The Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center is also a monitoring tool that shows you information about the motherboard, memory and processor. The data provided is purely for information and cannot be changed. Note: If your computer becomes abnormal or black screen after overclocking the processor, disable the overclocking and restart your computer. User Guide 13

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User Guide
Processor overclocking using the Overclock (OC) switch on the front
cover
If your computer has an OC switch on its front cover, you simply need to press the
switch in order to overclock the processor (the switch should click into position).
Restart your computer for the change to take effect. If you have launched the
Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center, a notification to that effect will appear on the
screen.
To disable overclocking, press the switch again and restart your computer.
Configuring settings in the Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center
After activating processor overclocking, you can configure a number of settings in
the Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center.
For example, you can regulate overclocking using settings under
CPU Ratio
. You
will need to restart your computer after making changes.
Note:
A warning will appear if you configure the CPU Ratio beyond its
default setting.
The Lenovo® ERAZER® Control Center is also a monitoring tool that shows you
information about the motherboard, memory and processor. The data provided is
purely for information and cannot be changed.
Note:
If your computer becomes abnormal or black screen after
overclocking the processor, disable the overclocking and restart your
computer.