Asus P5SD2-FM manual CPU Configuration

2.4.1CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Configure advanced CPU Settings

Manufacturer	: Intel
Brand String : Genuined Intel (R) CPU 2.80 GHz
Frequency	: 2800	MHz
FSB Speed	: 800	MHz
Cache L1	: 32 KB
Cache L2	: 2048	KB
Cache L3	: 0 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)

Ratio Actual Value : 14

Ratio CMOS Setting:	[ 28]
Max CPUID Value Limit:	[Disabled]
Execute Disable Function	[Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher	[Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch	[Enabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control	[Auto]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Ratio CMOS Setting [14]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS setting if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Enableds or disableds the Execute Disable function0. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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