Overclocking Button (Optional) - Medion M55 Operating Instructions Manual

5.6. O verclocking button (optional)
Your computer is delivered with an application that enables you to overclock the processor. This is useful if you want higher
performance for certain applications, such as video editing or games.
Depending on your computer model, you enable overclocking...
• using the button in the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center or
• using the OC switch on the computer's front cover.
Regardless of how you enable or disable overclocking, you will always need to restart your computer. When you launch the
MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center, a corresponding notification will appear.
CAUTION!
Back up your data on external storage media after each update or change. We do not accept any li-
ability for claims for compensation arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage.
5.6.1. Processor overclocking using the button in the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center
 Launch the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center by double-clicking the desktop shortcut.
 User Account Control will inform you that changes are being made to your computer. Confirm the query with Yes. You will
see the program's main page with some information regarding your computer.
 Open the OC Genie tab.
 Click the OC Genie button to enable overclocking. A message prompts you to restart your computer.
PLEASE NOTE!
Your computer may be fitted with an OC switch on the front cover or on the back. If so, then this button has a
purely informational purpose. Disable indicates that overclocking is disabled; if the button shows Enable, over-
clocking is enabled.
 To disable overclocking, click the Enable button and restart your computer.
5.6.2. Processor overclocking using the 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 MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center, a corre-
sponding notification will appear on the screen.
To disable overclocking, press the switch again and restart your computer.
5.6.3. Making settings in the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center
After activating processor overclocking, you can make a number of settings using the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center.
For example, you can regulate the overclocking using the settings under CPU Ratio/Tuning All Contacts. After making a
change, you will need to restart your computer.
PLEASE NOTE!
A warning will appear if you make settings that are not supported by your computer.
The MEDION® 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 purposes and cannot be changed.
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