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ASUS M5A97 R2.0
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Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
3.4.6
CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
3.4.7
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz]
[1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz]
3.4.8
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled]
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
3.4.9
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability.
[Enabled]
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
3.4.10 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]
3.4.11 DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
3.4.12 DRAM Driving Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM driving control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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