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CPU Configuration

CPU Ratio

The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components.

CPU Cache Ratio

The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio.

BCLK/PCIE Frequency

The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components.

Spread Spectrum

Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.

BCLK Ratio

Configure BCLK Ratio to prevent the PC from crashing when the internal CPU clock speed and clock speed of other components are too high.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen- cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.

Filter PLL Frequency

CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. Choose 1.6 for better overclocking capabilities.

Internal PLL Overvoltage

Enable for better stability.

PCIE PLL Selection

Select SB PLL when overclocking.

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ASRock Z87 Extreme3 manual CPU Configuration CPU Ratio, CPU Cache Ratio, BCLK/PCIE Frequency, Spread Spectrum, Bclk Ratio