ASRock 990FX Extreme9 manual CPU Configuration

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3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system sta- bility or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

Secure Virtual Machine

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Core C6 Mode

Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is [Enabled].

CPU Thermal Throttle

Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto].

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Contents 990FX Extreme9 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Connector Rear Panel I/OUSB Bios Feature Support CDHardware MonitorPage Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility AxtuASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant FlashASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USBASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAMASRock Crashless Bios ASRock Easy RAID InstallerASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Internet FlashASRock Fast Boot ASRock X-BoostASRock Restart to Uefi Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 OverclockingMotherboard Layout SocketI/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Page Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slot Configurations Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Installing an expansion card SLITM, 3-Way Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation Guide RequirementsASRock SLIBridge2S Card Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Two GoldfingersDriver Installation and Setup For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode onlySelect Nvidia Control Panel tab Select Control Panel tabPage Page CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards For Windows XP OS For Windows 8 / 7 / VistaTM OSSurround Display Feature \ Surround Display InformationASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide Advanced Super IO Configuration CIR Controller EnabledCIR sensors in different angles Jumpers Setup Jumper SettingOnboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA Sata Data CableUSB 3.0 Headers Besides four default USB System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power ConnectorSerial port Header Installation Guide of Front USB 3.0 Panel Installation Guide of Rear USB 3.0 BracketSmart Switches 12 Dr. Debug Status Code DescriptionSerial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsSATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDDDriver Installation Guide Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSet up Uefi Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys Main ScreenNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home F10 F12OC Tweaker Screen AMD Application Power Management CPU Active Core ControlAMD Turbo Core Technology Processor Maximum FrequencyDram Timing Configuration Dram Frequency Power Down EnableHT Bus Speed HT Bus WidthVoltage Configuration CPU Load-line calibration Dram VoltageNB Voltage HT VoltageAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics AdapterSouth Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration ASMedia SATA3 Mode Sata Boot ROMSuper IO Configuration Serial PortSerial Port Address Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB Phy Power Down USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB Configuration USB 2.0 ControllerUSB 3.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportEasy RAID Installer Uefi Update Utility Instant FlashTool System BrowserNetwork Configuration Internet Setting Dehumidifier CPU Fan SettingInternet Flash Uefi Download ServerWould you like to save current setting user defaults? CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting Chassis Fan 1 SettingChassis Fan 2 Setting Chassis Fan 3 SettingBoot Screen Fast BootBoot From Onboard LAN Setup Prompt TimeoutBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard CountFull Screen Logo AddOn ROM DisplaySecure Boot Security ScreenLoad Uefi Defaults Exit ScreenSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and ExitInstall Operating System Support CD InformationRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB