Overclocking CPU on HP ProLiant G6 Server SE316M1

[veillardt]

Hello,

I have in mind to buy a HP ProLiant G6 Server SE316M1. Prices are really cheap on some merchands.

I seen on some benchmark that it was possible to overlock Xeon E5645 2.40 Ghz.

Of course I need stability, but I hope to speed up to 2.80Ghz both CPU.

I don't think it is possible, but I prefer to ask to the community.

Thank you very much.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You may also want to post your question on the HP EBC Support Forum -- Proliant Servers section.

http://community.hpe.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/bd-p/itrc-264#.V5Nmo2b6u9I

[REO51ST]

@veillardt

Please include if it is a DL160, DL180 or DL380???

You will have many CPU options that you would not need to OVERCLOCK.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Xeon/E5645.html

REO

[veillardt]

Thank you Provost.

It is a DL160SE.

You can find full details at : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-ProLiant-G6-Server-SE316M1-Twin-Hex-Core-Intel-Xeon-E5645-2-40GHz-48GB-...

[REO51ST]

@veillardt

Yes you have many CPU options.

Your manual here.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01728029.pdf

Start on page 19.

The  Xeon X5660 2.8 GHz, 12M, 95W is a nice option.

# of Cores	6
# of Threads	12
Processor Base Frequency	2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	3.2 GHz

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	288 GB
Memory Types	DDR3 800/1066/1333

http://ark.intel.com/products/47921/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X5660-12M-Cache-2_80-GHz-6_40-GTs-Intel-QPI

REO

[veillardt]

You are right, that could be a good option.

The only thing is that I prefer to do not buy any extra.

So, do you think I can't overclock ?

[REO51ST]

@veillardt

Yes you can OVERCLOCK from 3.4GHz to 4.0GHz.

This is one of the best sites for OVERCLOCKING.

http://forums.evga.com/E5645-Overclock-m856864.aspx

REO

[veillardt]

Thank you for all these infos. You really helped me.

Just a question question : do you know if the overclocking is available only using bios options?

There is nothing to do on the physical motherboard?

I will try to find a tutorial about that.

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Here is the BIOS setup manual for the prospective server you want to purchase.

http://h20628.www2.hp.com/km-ext/kmcsdirect/emr_na-c00191707-19.pdf

I typed in the word 'overclock' in the search window and nothing came up.

Here is the main support page for the server...

http://h20565.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/psi/home/?sp4ts.oid=3884343

While I have not read the entire manual, nor do I know much about HP servers, I do have a fair amount of knowledge in general regarding HP business desktops and notebooks, and I can tell you that none of them offer overclocking options for the processor, graphics, or memory.

I would have to assume that since HP has to provide warranty support for at least a year on most of these products (mine all had 3 year warranties), it would not be in their best interests to provide for overclocking options in their PC's because we end users could fry components due to overclocking, and then file claims under the warranty.

[REO51ST]

@veillardt

There are no BIOS settings that you will need to change.

There are no onboard settings/adjustments you will need to do.

What @Paul_Tikkanen did not inform you of is it is all software based and can be OVERCLOCKED.

http://www.evga.com/precision/

You can do both GPU and CPU OVERCLOCKING.

As this link stated for the Intel Xeon e5645.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1032640/is-3-4-ghz-attainable-on-a-intel-xeon-e5645

So the real solution to your post is that it can be OVERCLOCKED.

REO