CPU Smart FAN ControlNote, CPU FrequencyMHz

CPU Smart FAN Control(Note)

Disabled	Disable this function.
Enabled	When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending
	on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune
	based on their requirements. (Default value)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto	BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal
	CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value)
Voltage	Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.
PWM	Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.

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			MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
	CPU Frequency (MHz)		[Auto]			Item Help
	PCIE Clock(SB) NHz		[Auto]			Menu Level
	NB<->SB Reference clock		[Auto]
	PCIE Clock(NB) NHz		[Auto]
	CPU Clock Ratio		[Auto]
	Robust Graphics Booster		[Auto]
	DDR2 OverVoltage Control		[Normal]
	S-Chipset/PCIE Voltage		[Normal]
	CPU HT-Link Voltage		[Normal]
	HT-Link Voltage		[Normal]
	N-Chipset/PCIE Voltage		[Normal]
	CPU Voltage Control		[Normal]
	Normal CPU Vcore		1.350V
	: Move	Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
F11/12: Profile		F5: Previous Values	F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		F7: Optimized Defaults

Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.

CPU Frequency(MHz)

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the CPU Frequency(MHz).
100 ~ 500	Set CPU frequency from 100MHz to 500MHz.

PCIE Clock(SB) MHz

AutoBIOS will automatically setup the PCIE Clock(SB) MHz. 100Mhz ~ 200Mhz Set PCIE Clock(SB) MHz) from 100Mhz to 200Mhz.

NB<->SB Reference clock

Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the NB<->SB reference clock.
100 ~ 500	Set NB<->SB reference clock from 200.0 to 500.0.

PCIE Clock(NB) MHz

AutoBIOS will automatically setup the PCIE Clock(NB) MHz. 100Mhz ~ 200Mhz Set PCIE Clock(NB) MHz from 100Mhz to 200Mhz.

(Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.

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GA-M59SLI-S4, GA-M59SLI-S5 specifications

The Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S4 and GA-M59SLI-S5 are motherboard models that cater to users seeking performance and stability, particularly in gaming and high-performance computing scenarios. Both motherboards leverage the NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI chipset, which allows for multiple graphics card setups, making them an excellent choice for gamers and professionals working with graphic-intensive applications.

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