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Here are my specs:

System Info
Model : Dell Dimension 2350
Chassis Type : Desktop
Service Tag : 7B0GR21
Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Processor
Number Of Processors : 1
Type : Intel Pentium 4 2600 MHz
Processors Bus Speed : 800 MHz
Motherboard
Manufacturer : Dell Computer Corporation
Model : 07W080 Rev. A00
CPU Slot/Socket Type : Socket 478 mPGA
Chipset Vendor : Intel i845GL Rev. B1
Bios Manufacturer : Mitac International
Bios Version : A02
Graphics
Model : nVidia PCI NVIDIA GeForce 6200
PCI Speed : Not Available
Monitor : Plug and Play Monitor
Storage
Hard Drive 1 : IC35L060AVV207-0
Size : 57.22 GB
Hard Drive 2 : Maxtor 6K040L0
Size : 39.21 GB
Memory
Total RAM Installed : 1024 MB
Type : DDR DIMM PC2700
Used RAM Slots: 2 of 2
Accessories
USB Version : Not Available


I upgraded the cpu from a 2.2 GHZ to a 2.6 but I cannot access the BIOS. It appears DELL has locked the BIOS screen to change the settings? How can I get around this? Step by step detail would be great!!

THANKS

Number Of Processors : 1
Type : Intel Pentium 4 2600 MHz
Processors Bus Speed : 800 MHz

You simply cannot overclock a Dell. A custom bios might do the trick but that will cost anywhere between 30 and 60 dollars.

edwin wrote:

Number Of Processors : 1
Type : Intel Pentium 4 2600 MHz
Processors Bus Speed : 800 MHz

You simply cannot overclock a Dell. A custom bios might do the trick but that will cost anywhere between 30 and 60 dollars.

So dang even though I upgraded the CPU I wont be able to gain any speed. Wish I would have know that before. Looks like its time to buy a new computer. This time no DELL!!!!! I'm going custom MOD!

edwin wrote:You simply cannot overclock a Dell. A custom bios might do the trick but that will cost anywhere between 30 and 60 dollars.

Well... Technically the OP isn't overclocking, he is upgrading.

Dell's do not allow for this?

KachiWachi wrote:

edwin wrote:You simply cannot overclock a Dell. A custom bios might do the trick but that will cost anywhere between 30 and 60 dollars.

Well... Technically the OP isn't overclocking, he is upgrading.

Dell's do not allow for this?

Yea so since I just upgraded the CPU. When I go to the BIOS screen the fields to mod the GHZ speed is locked out. What gives?

first of all: the multiplier of all intel cpus (except the mobile ones and engineering samples) is locked since pentium II 400. the greyed out field you are refering to is just meant for information. even if you would buy another mainboard the multiplier will stay locked.
so the only way you could overclock would be the front side bus (FSB). since your cpu is already running a 200MHz FSB, which is the max. the chipset supports, it will be difficult to queeze out more without making the whole system unstable. this will leave you with buying another mainboard which supports a higher FSB, running the system as it is or buying a completely new machine (considering OC capabilities beforehand).