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fox Intelligent Stepping
► Fox Intelligent Stepping (FIS)
You can select different overclock option by this item. The available setting values are : [De-
fault], [Manual], [Step1], [Step2] and [Step 3].
[Default] - the system will automatically adjust its CPU clock based on the current loading in
running O/S and application programs.
[Step 1] - CPU is overclocked by a BIOS preset value. Each CPU with different speed has its
own set of preset value.
[Step 2] - Same definition as [Step 1].
[Step 3] - Same definition as [Step 1].
[Manual] - It means you can manually select a CPU clock to run your system. Any selected
setting must be saved and exit BIOS to activate it. More detailed descriptions of FIS
feature can be found in FOX ONE utility of Chapter 4.
The following 3 settings are valid only when the Fox Intelligent Stepping is set to [Manual].
► CPU Clock
This option is used to adjust the CPU clock.
► PCI Express Clock
This option is used to adjust the speed of PCI Express slot. It may enhance the graphics card
speed.
► Spread Spectrum
If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,
you had better disable it.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Fox Intelligent Stepping
Fox Intelligent Stepping
[Disabled]
Item Help
CPU Clock
200MHz
PCI Express Clock
100MHz
Menu Level ►
Spread Spectrum
Enabled
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
Default
