ASRock 890GX Extreme3 User Manual - Page 51

Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [All Cores]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter] Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting [Press Enter] CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHZ) CPU DOC Frequency (MHZ) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [Auto] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [All Cores] Processor Maximum Frequency x10.5 2100 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x9.0 1800 MHZ Processor Maximum Voltage 1.2500 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection. Final result is depending on CPU's capability. And Cool 'n' Quiet will be disabled. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 51