X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual

4-3 Advanced Settings

The Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Boot Security Exit

Advanced Settings

Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

IDE Configuration

Floppy Configuration

PCI PnP Configuration

Super IO Configuration

Advanced Chipset Configuration

ACPI Configuration

Power Configuration

Event Log Configuration

MPS Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

Remote Access Configuration

USB Configuration

System Health Monitor

Configure CPU

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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Warning

When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct value for each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning.

XCPU Configuration Sub-Menu

Configure Advanced CPU Settings

This option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU settings for the

processor(s) installed in the system.

Ratio CMOS Setting

This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock

and the FSB Frequency. (*Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, AMIBIOS will

restore the setting to the previous state.)

Max CPUID Value Limit

This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this

function to boot legacy OS that cannot support processors with ex-

tended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.

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X6DVA-EG, X6DVA-4G specifications

American Megatrends is renowned for its innovative server and motherboard solutions. The X6DVA-4G and X6DVA-EG motherboards are notable examples that cater to enterprise-level applications and high-performance computing environments. Both motherboards are designed to support the latest advancements in technology while providing robust features for reliable performance.

The X6DVA-4G is an ATX motherboard that boasts dual Socket 604 configurations, allowing it to support dual Intel Xeon processors. This dual-processor setup significantly enhances computing power, making it suitable for resource-intensive applications, such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and database management. Its support for up to 64GB of DDR2 ECC memory ensures data integrity and stability during critical operations, providing an additional layer of reliability that is crucial for enterprise environments.

On the other hand, the X6DVA-EG offers similar capabilities while integrating different feature sets that cater to specific needs. Both boards support PCI-X and PCIe expansion slots, which allow for flexible hardware configurations. This expandability is vital in businesses where evolving technology demands can lead to the need for additional peripherals and components.

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