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

:

2800

MHz

FSB Speed

:

800 MHz

Cache L1

:

16 KB

 

Cache L2

:

1024

KB

Cache L3

:

0 KB

 

Ratio Status: Unlocked

 

Ratio Actual

Value : 14

 

Ratio CMOS

Setting:

[ 28]

HyperThreading Function

[Enabled]

Microcode Updation

[Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit:

[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 default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

HyperThreading Function [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel® HyperThreading technology function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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. This item appears only when you install a processor that supports the Lock Free feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Disables or enables the microcode updation function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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