Asus P5L 1394 manual CPU Configuration, CPU Ratio Adjustment Auto, VID Cmos Setting

4.4.3 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Configure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel

Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Frequency		: 3200		MHz
FSB Speed		: 800 MHz
Cache L1		: 16 KB
Cache	L2	:	1024	KB
Cache	L3	:	0 KB

CPU Ratio Adjustment:	[Auto]
VID CMOS Setting:	[ 62]
Microcode Updation	[Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit:	[Disabled]
Execute Disable Function	[Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control	[Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control	[Auto]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

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+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS Setting and VID CMOS Setting if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.

CPU Ratio Adjustment [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

VID CMOS Setting [62]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

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

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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