Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

3.4.6CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]

3.4.7HT Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz]

3.4.8CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto]

Automatic configuration.

[Disabled]

Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

[Enabled]

Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

3.4.9PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto]

Automatic configuration.

[Disabled]

Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability.

•[Enabled]

Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

3.4.10EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto]

This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]

3.4.11DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

3.4.12DRAM Driving Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM driving control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

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