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Registered: 2024-10-23

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potentially overclocked laptop -how to check/reset?

Hi there,

I didn't find anything about clocking in the search so apologies if this has been asked already.

I bought this laptop second hand and it's possible that the laptop was overclocked and I read recently that this happens at the BIOS level  so it would still be overclocked despite a new OS.

I was wondering if there is any way to check this and if it is the case, then to reset it back to the appropriate clock voltage.

Many thanks.

Nikolai5

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From: North West, England, UK

Registered: 2024-01-27

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Re: potentially overclocked laptop -how to check/reset?

Most UEFI settings panels I've seen include a reset to default button of some fashion, updating firmware usually resets overclocks as well.

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hat-tip

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Re: potentially overclocked laptop -how to check/reset?

I rarely go there, but I have seen some update option I think.
I'm worried that if I update I will change my uefi settings... Of course meaning that might affect the whole ability to run Linux at all.

I'll take another look though.
Thanks.

jl2

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Registered: 2022-06-01

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Re: potentially overclocked laptop -how to check/reset?

Check the maximum clock speed and compare it with the CPU specifications?

I'm worried that if I update I will change my uefi settings... Of course meaning that might affect the whole ability to run Linux at all.

Your UEFI settings (aside from secure boot, which you can disable again after) should not affect the OS.
The only other setting that will definitely affect the OS is the disk wipe option

You do not need to update, usually F10 will restore the factory defaults, otherwise go to UEFI menu > boot > restore defaults (or similar)

Last edited by jl2 (2025-02-03 17:48:21)

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hat-tip

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Registered: 2024-10-23

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Re: potentially overclocked laptop -how to check/reset?

my computer is an anomaly. My secure boot/eufie thing is greyed out and therefore unchangeable, so i am very wary of changing anything there, as I feel lucky to be able to even be able to install Linux at all.
I'll look into resetting or updating because that is an option, now I just need to find out if I can get a proper bios from somewhere and that it won't change my secure boot/EUFI settings. I really don't want to lose the ability  to install Linux.