BIOS Setup
3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features
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The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. These items should not be altered unless necessary. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your system.
3.1.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable
This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.
By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial Pres- ence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memory speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM. This option is the default setting because it provides the most stable condition for the system. The “CAS Latency Time” to “System Memory Frequency” fields will show the default settings by SPD.
Manual If you want better performance for your system other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then
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