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Advanced Chipset Features
System Performance (Default: Optimal)
This item is designed to configure system performance. Set it as “Optimal” to
use the most stable settings; when set as “Aggressive /Turbo”, user can
enjoy over clocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of
instability; if it is set as “Expert”, it allows users (only advanced users) to fully
customize the performance options.
Memory Timings (Default: Optimal)
Select “Expert” to enter timings manually.
T(RAS)/T(RCD)/T(RP)
Setting System Performance to optimal to use the delay recommended by the
DIMM’s manufacturer.
AGP Aperture Size (MB) (Default: 32M)
This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.
The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for
graphic memory address space.
AGP 8X Support (Default: Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable 8X speed support.
AGP Fast Write Capability (Default: Enabled)
The item enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write
technology allows CPU to write directly into the graphics controller without
passing anything through system memory and improves 8x speed
accordingly. Select “Enabled” only when your AGP card supports the feature.
Advanced Chipset Features Menu
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