MSI X99S MPOWER Overclocking Guide - Manual (Page 10)

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EXCLUSIVE MSI OC FUNCTIONS
OC Genie
Direct OC Button (Option)
MSI also equips the Z97 mainboards with the OC Genie function to facilitate users
without much OC experience to overclock the CPU, iGPU and memory more easily.
In addition, MSI implements OC Genie Mode2 switch to several models for power
users to have OC performance enhanced. A strong thermal solution must be needed
and the system might have OC failed by using improper system devices. For OCers
equipping better heat dissipation fan such as liquid cooling or customized one
The acclaimed Direct OC Button on the MSI old mainboards has revived in the MSI
Z97 mainboards. With the Direct OC Button, users can immediately overclock or
reduce the CPU base clock frequency after entering the OS. For example, users can
overclock the CPU base clock when playing games to enhance system performance.
OC experts can enter the OS at a lower base clock frequency and overclock the base
clock with the Direct OC Button to shorten the system loading time when entering the
OS.
In addition, Direct OC Button Software comes coupled with the OS, enabling dynamic
and instant overclocking options.