The configuration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.

DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1805MHz]

This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz]

eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module.

[Disabled]

You are not allowed to select the memory profile.

[High Performance]

Allows your memory to work in high performance.

[High Frequency]

Allows your memory to work in high frequency.

To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel.

3.5.2CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

3.5.3Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]

[Enabled]

The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.

[Disabled]

The CPU runs at its default speed.

3.5.4Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

 

condition.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

3.5.5Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]

[Auto]

Automatic configuration.

[Enabled]

Enables Full Power Mode to ensure the best CPU overclocking

 

performance.

The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.].

3.5.6BCLK Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU operating frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 500.

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