CPU Frequency [ XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100

to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus

CPU External Frequency

 

FSB 800

200 MHz

 

FSB 533

133 MHz

 

DRAM Frequency [ Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [333MHz] [400MHz]

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

The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.

CPU Lock Free [ Auto]

Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

This function works with Intel® Prescott-cored 6xx series Pentium® 4 CPU.

PCI Cl ock Synchroni zati on Mode [ Auto]

Selects the PCI Clock Synchronization mode.

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

CPU VCore Vol tage [ Auto]

Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU installed.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU!

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