overclockSPD

Spec sheet

Purpose

overclockSPD provides scripts for Linux users to read and write RAM SPD data and modify timings, voltages, and configuration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended users

The project describes its tools as being for Linux users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The README includes a troubleshooting step for a busy device error: try unloading the at24 module.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Data safety

The project warns that writing to non-DIMM locations through SMBus can damage or brick hardware.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

EMP conversion

The project can convert .emp files created by Thaiphoon Burner into .xmp files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

EMP to XMP conversion

The project can convert .emp files created by Thaiphoon Burner into .xmp files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

GUI status

The README says a GUI for RAM overclocking will also be included, phrased as planned functionality.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Hardware access

The installation instructions require the i2c_dev, i2c_i801, and eeprom modules and the i2c-tools package.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Implementation

The repository includes shell scripts and Python scripts for reading and writing SPD data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended audience

The README describes the scripts as tools for Linux users and contrasts them with similar tools that it says run only on Windows.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Output location

Read results are saved in the current working directory, which must be writable by the user.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The README says to load the i2c_dev, i2c_i801, and eeprom modules and install i2c-tools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

SPD read and write

The scripts read or write one target at a time, selected by bus address and DIMM address.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

SPD reading and writing

The project includes shell and Python scripts for reading and writing SPD data, with commands that operate on one target at a time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Troubleshooting

For a device-busy error at address 0x50, the README suggests unloading the at24 module.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

User responsibility

The disclaimer places responsibility for compatibility, equipment protection, and data backups on the user.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Warranty

The author provides the software as is and disclaims warranties, including claims about safety, suitability, and absence of viruses.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Warranty and responsibility

The author provides the software “as is” and says users are responsible for compatibility, equipment protection, and data backups.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Write caution

The README warns that writing to non-DIMM locations can cause damage or bricks and advises caution when writing through SMBus.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• PC Overclocking Software#29 of 316.8