Asus M5A97 PLUS User Guide - Page 42

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2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.4.3 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Turbo CORE technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.5 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU/NB frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. 2.4.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.7 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.4.8 PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.4.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.10 OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM. Press to start auto tuning. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information

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Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.4.2
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the
<+> and <‑> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU
model.
2.4.3
AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable AMD Turbo CORE technology. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
2.4.4
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3‑
800MHz] [DDR3‑1066MHz] [DDR3‑1333MHz] [DDR3‑1600MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
2.4.5
CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU/NB frequency. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value.
You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.
2.4.6
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz]
[1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
2.4.7
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled]
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
2.4.8
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability.
[Enabled]
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
2.4.9
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
EPU Setting [Auto]
This item appears only when The
EPU Power Saving Mode
is set to [Enabled]
and
allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power
Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]
2.4.10
OC Tuner [CANCEL]
OC Tuner utility automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM.
Press <Enter> to start auto tuning. It takes around five minutes, and the system will reboot for
several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK]