Computer CPU speeds continue to increase rapidly, enabling computer users to run more applications simultaneously and use more powerful and feature-rich applications. Upgrading a computer CPU can be an expensive proposition, but most ASUS motherboards include features that enable a computer to run faster than the computer's specified configuration. Overclock an ASUS motherboard to increase the speed of a computer and avoid the expense of purchasing a new CPU.
Reboot your computer and look for the message displayed on the computer display when the system first boots. Note the keyboard key specified that you must press to enter "Setup" or "Configuration."
Reboot the computer and immediately press and hold the key specified. The ASUS motherboard BIOS setup main page appears. Note the keys specified for navigation in the menu displayed, then use the keys (usually the arrow and tab keys) to navigate to the page labeled "Frequency/Voltage Control" or similar.
Locate the parameter labeled "CPU FSB Frequency," "CPU Host Frequency," "FSB" or "Motherboard Clock." Raise the setting 10 Mhz, then press the "F10" key to save the setting.
Reboot and run the computer. Run applications to determine if the computer is running stable. If the computer is stable, then reboot and enter the BIOS setup pages again, raise the same parameter to 10 Mhz and save the setting. Reboot and test stability again.
Repeat raising the FSB speed until the desired increase in performance is attained or instability results. If instability occurs, lower the FSB speed until the computer is once again stable.
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