BIOS Update

We also liked the short and sweet BIOS Update tool that allows reflashing the BIOS from Windows:

The program reports the current BIOS version, allows you to save it and update with a new one. An AFUWIN utility window will open and the BIOS will be updated automatically. After that you just need to reboot and load the default BIOS settings.

Over Clock III

Over Clock III utility is designed for overclocking from Windows. When you launch it, the main window displays the current processor, FSB , memory, PCI Express and PCI bus frequencies.

Green triangles on the left, right and bottom blink inviting you to click on them. If you give way to temptation, you will get access to all the options this utility has to offer.

The window on the left allows you to use preset overclocking profiles or adjust the FSB frequency manually. The window on the right allows changing the processor Vcore, Vmem, Vchipset and FSB bus voltage. The window at the bottom displays the information about the mainboard, BIOS version and utility version. This utility offers to save and load overclocking profiles, however, you will not achieve any significant results without working in the BIOS. At least, you will have to lower the memory frequency and change the DDR2 Enhance Mode setting to Disable.

Overall, Biostar’s brand name software seems to be quite OK, but doesn’t really impress. Good tools for fast and easy work without any extras.