3 0
3 0
3 0
3 0
3 0
Ratio Status
This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this moth-
erboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”, you will find
an item
Ratio CMOS Setting
appears to allow you changing the ratio value of
this motherboard.
Ratio CMOS Setting
If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you
changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If the CPU you adopt supports
EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you plan to adjust the ratio value,
please disable the option “ Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.” in advance.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel’s new power saving technology. Proces-
sor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power
savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled]
and [Disabled]. If you install Windows
®
XP and select [Auto], you need to set
the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to enable this function. If you
install Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ 7 and want to enable this function, please set this
item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.
Overclock Mode
Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual],
and [Optimized]. The default value is [Auto]. If you select [Manual], Untied
Overclocking function is enabled. Please refer to page 25 for the details of
Untied Overclocking Technology. Therefore, you are allowed to adjust the Host
frequency and PCIE frequency in the following two items.
CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.
