MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) manual Voltage Setting

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Voltage Setting

Advanced Memory Timing Setting

In overvoltage operations, the OC Genie II provides comprehensive items as in the previous generation for users to adjust. These items include: CPU Voltage, CPU IO Voltage (VTT), DRAM Voltage and System Agent Voltage. The CPU Voltage and IO Voltage are the two items related to CPU OC, and the DRAM Voltage and IO Voltage are the two associated with memory OC. When increasing voltage to enhance OC capability, it means the system will produce more heat and consume more energy. Therefore, users should pay attention to the thermal condition of various devices, and even replace the heat-sinks on the mainboard. When the CPU consumes more power, this will activate the protective mechanism built in the CPU to reduce CPU Ratio when system loading.

The VDroop Control option helps to correct the voltage drop while the CPU is under high-load operation. The VDroop setting does not affect the over- clocking capability of the CPU but indeed interferes with other overclocking settings. As a solution, users may need to adjust the voltage settings after tuning the VDroop. Given the high cooling efficiency of the cooler/heat sink, users are suggested to set the VDroop to“Low VDroop”to enhance system

stability during heavy loading.

Users can assign different settings for particular channels of memory. This has the advantage of individual memory parameter optimization, even using the different memory specifications. When you set the detailed parameters, and don’t know where to start with values, you can refer to the bottom of the Current memory values list in the gray font block to set the appropriate parameters for overclocking and not too far off the mark.

CPU Feature

Settings of devices built in the CPU are adjustable from the options in the CPU Features. With these options, users can set the Execute Disable Bit, Virtualization Tech, Power Technology and C State. The Long/Short Duration Power Limit is designed for users to adjust the CPU TDP wattage limit. These two settings are the key to control of the CPU Ratio when running OC in heavy loading.

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Contents Contents Overview Some OC Info about NEW P67 Platform 26% UP MULTI-GRAPHICS Cards Gaming Design Overclocking Intel official boxed CPU fanBetter to use enhanced cooler set Special design cooler setVoltage Setting OC Ability Reference Demo system configurationSata Performance Comparison Sata 3Gb/s Sata 6Gb/s P67A-GD65 B3 OC setting reference tableUSB Performance Comparison USB2.0USB3.0 Super Speed USBSuper Charger Conclusion