Asus P5L-MX - Manual (Page 68)

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.4.3 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Frequency : 2800 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz
Cache L1 : 32 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 14
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 6]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Execute Disable Fuction [Disabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 6]
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.
VID CMOS Setting [ 62]
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the values.
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only
when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]