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Ratio Status
This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this
motherboard 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.
Processor 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 en-
able 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],
[I.O.T.] and [Optimized]. The default value is [Auto]. If you select [Manual],
Untied Overclocking function is enabled. Please refer to page 28 for the
details of Untied Overclocking Technology. Therefore, you are allowed to
adjust the Host frequency and PCIE frequency in the following two items.
If you select [I.O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will
automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is heavy
loaded.
CPU Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.
PCIE Frequency (MHz)
Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.
Strap FSB to MCH
Use this item to strap FSB to MCH. Configuration options: [Auto], [1066] and
[1333].
CPU Voltage
Use this to select CPU Voltage. The default value of this feature is [Auto].