Introducing the BIOS

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3-1. CPU Setup [SOFT MENU™ III]

The CPU can be setup through a programmable switch (CPU SOFT MENU™ III), that replaces the traditional manual hardware configuration. This feature allows the user to more easily complete the installation procedures. You can install the CPU without configuring any jumpers or switches. The CPU must be setup according its specifications. In the first option, you can press <Enter> at any time to display all the items that can be chosen for that option.

Figure 3-2. CPU SOFT MENU™ III

CPU Name Is:

!AMD Athlon (tm) XP

!AMD Athlon (tm)

!AMD Duron (tm)

CPU Operating Speed:

This option sets the CPU speed. In this field, the CPU speed is indicated like this: CPU speed = External clock * Multiplier factor, select the CPU speed according the type and the speed of your CPU. For AMD Athlon™ XP, Athlon™ and Duron™ processors, you can choose the following settings (This example is for AMD Athlon™ XP processor):

!User Define

!1500+ (133) !1600+ (133) !1700+ (133) !1800+ (133) !1900+ (133)

!>=2000+ (133)

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

The display of this item might be different when you installed the different type of processors. We just show you an example here.

User defined external clock and multiplier factor:

User’s Manual