This wikiHow teaches you how to enable Turbo Boost Technology on a computer running an Intel i5. Many computer manufacturers have this feature enabled by default, but you may need to make changes to the BIOS for Turbo Boost to work.
Step
Step 1. Enter the computer BIOS
On Windows 10, perform these steps to do so:
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Click menu
Windowsstart -
Click Settings
Windowssettings - Click Updates & security.
- Click Recovery.
- Click Restart now under Advanced Startup. The computer will reboot and display a blue screen.
- Click Troubleshoot the one on the blue screen.
- Click Advanced options.
- Click UEFI Firmware Settings.
- Click Restart. Now the computer will enter the BIOS.
Step 2. Open the CPU/processor configuration screen
The BIOS display will vary depending on the motherboard manufacturer. The settings for Turbo Boost are usually in the menu called CPU Specification, CPU Features, Advanced Core Features, or another similar name.
- Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate through the BIOS, then press Enter to select.
- Press Esc if you want to return to the previous screen.
Step 3. Look for Intel® Turbo Boost Technology in the menu
Usually you will see Enabled or Disabled next to it. If it says Enabled, you don't need to change anything in the BIOS.
Step 4. Select Enabled from the menu
Step 5. Save your changes
The key to press will be displayed at the bottom of the BIOS. Usually, you have to press the F10 key.
Step 6. Exit BIOS and restart the computer
Press the Esc key and follow the instructions given on the screen to restart the computer. When the computer restarts, Turbo Boost will be active.
