4 BIOS Setup utility
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CPU Frequency
This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting
this option displays the following screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
Bus Frequency
The bus frequency refers to the speed by
which data is transferred between internal
computer components and the CPU or the
main memory of the CPU. A fast bus
allows data to be transferred faster, which
makes applications run faster.
Processor
Speed
The processor speed is the speed at which a
microprocessor executes instructions.
Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz
(MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to 1 million
cycles per second. The faster the clock, the
more instructions the CPU can execute per
second.
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