SLI-Ready Memory, FSB-Memory Clock Mode

SLI-Ready Memory

Allows you to use SLI-ready memory. The option is configurable only when SLI-ready memory is used.

Options: Disable, CPUOC 0%~CPUOC 5%, CPUOC MAX and Expert

FSB-Memory Clock Mode

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the FSB-Memory Clock Mode. (Default value)
Linked	Set FSB-Memory Clock Mode to Linked.
Unlinked	Set FSB-Memory Clock Mode to Unlinked.

FSB-Memory Ratio

This option is available only when FSB-Memory Clock Mode is Linked.

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the FSB-Memory Ratio. (Default value)
1:1	Set FSB-Memory Ratio to 1:1.
5:4	Set FSB-Memory Ratio to 5:4.
3:2	Set FSB-Memory Ratio to 3:2.
Sync Mode	Set FSB-Memory Ratio to Sync Mode.

CPU Host Frequency

This option is available only when FSB-Memory Clock Mode is Linked or Unlinked.

100 ~ 650 Set CPU Host Frequency from 100 MHz to 650 MHz. The actual range depends on the CPU you install.

If you use a 533 MHz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 133 MHz. If you use an 800 MHz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 200 MHz. If you use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 266 MHz. If you use a 1333 MHz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 333 MHz.

Actual CPU Clock (Mhz)

The values depend on CPU Host Frequency setting.

Memory Frequency (Mhz)

This option is available only when FSB-Memory Clock Mode is Unlinked.

400 ~ 1400 Set Memory Frequency from 400 MHz to 1400 MHz.

Actual Memory Clock (Mhz)

The values depend on Memory Frequency setting.

PCIE x16 Slot 1 Clock (Mhz)

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the PCIE x16 Slot 1 Clock. (Default value)
100 ~ 150	Set PCIE x16 Slot 1 Clock from 100 Mhz to 150 Mhz.

PCIe x8 Clock (Mhz)

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the PCIE x8 Clock. (Default value)
100 ~ 150	Set PCIE x8 Clock from 100 Mhz to 150 Mhz.

PCIE x16 Slot 2 Clock (Mhz)

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the PCIE x16 Slot 2 Clock. (Default value)
100 ~ 150	Set PCIE x16 Slot 2 Clock from 100 Mhz to 150 Mhz.

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GA-N680SLI-DQ6 specifications

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