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 2.80GHz

Frequency

:

2800

MHz

FSB Speed

:

800 MHz

Cache L1

:

32 KB

KB

Cache L2

:

2048

Cache L3

:

0 KB

 

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)

Ratio Actual Value : 14

[14]

Ratio CMOS Setting:

VID CMOS Setting:

[62]

Microcode Updation

[Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit:

[Disabled]

Execute Disable Function

[Disabled]

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.

Ratio CMOS Setting [14]

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.

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

VID CMOS Setting [62]

Selects the VID setting at which the processor runs. The BIOS auto- detects the default value of this item. Use the <+ > or < - > keys to adjust the values.

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Microcode update function.

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]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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