CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus

CPU External Frequency

FSB 800

200 MHz

FSB 533

133 MHz

 

 

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

PCI Express Frequency [Auto]

Sets the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] ~ [133]

PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]

Selects the PCI Clock Synchronization mode.

Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Enables, disables or set to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

4.4.2LAN Cable Status

The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable.

POST Check LAN cable

[Disabled]

LAN Cable Status

 

 

Pair

Status

Length

 

 

 

 

 

1-2

N/A

 

 

3-6

N/A

 

 

4-5

N/A

 

 

7-8

N/A

 

 

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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