4.4.4CPU 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

 

Ratio Status: Unlocked

 

Ratio Actual Value : 16

 

Ratio CMOS Setting:

[ 14]

VID CMOS Setting:

[ 62]

CPU Lock Free

[Auto]

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.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]

Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+ > or < - > keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [ 8]...[28]

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

VID CMOS Setting [ 45]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. 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.

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]

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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