3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Core C6 Mode

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

Package C6 Mode

This item appears only when you enable the item “Core C6 Mode”. Use this item to enable or disable Package C6 mode. The default value is [Dis- abled].

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.

SVM

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].

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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ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 manual CPU Configuration, Core C6 Mode, Package C6 Mode, Cool ‘n’ Quiet, CPU Thermal Throttle