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system working status. When the system is idle for a certain time, the CPU clock will decrease
automatically, and once the system is waken up, the CPU clock will return to its previous status.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Note that for the purpose of ensuring the stability of
Cool’n’Quiet function, it is always recommended to have the memories plugged in DIMM1.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by
modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have
any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you
are plagued by EMI, set to [Enabled] for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you
are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may
just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
Stop Unused PCI Slot Clock
This item enables or disables the PCI slot clock. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
CPU Ratio
This item lets you to adjust the CPU ratio. Setting options are: [Startup], [4x]~[11x].
Dynamic Overclocking
Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM newly
developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running
programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects that the
CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and
faster. When the CPU is temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the
default settings instead. Usually the Dynamic Overclocking Technology will be powered only when
users' PC need to run huge amount of data like 3D games or the video process, and the CPU
frequency needs to be boosted up to enhance the overall performance.
Setting options:
[Disabled] Disable Dynamic Overclocking.
[Private] 1st level of overclocking.
[Sergeant] 2nd level of overclocking.
[Captain] 3rd level of overclocking, also the default value of "Load High Performance
Defaults".
[Colonel] 4th level of overclocking.
[General] 5th level of overclocking.
[Commander] 6th level of overclocking.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking,
basically, it is still risky. We suggest that users make sure that the CPU can afford to overclocking