Computer Hardware User Manual

ASUS P5L D 2 S E 4-23
4.4.3 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for
more exibility when increasing the external FSB.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select Screen
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+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Congure Advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Frequency : 3200 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz
Cache L1 : 16 KB
Cache L2 : 1024 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Ratio Actual Value: [16]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
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.
The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the
lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use
the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the values. Conguration options: [8]...[28]
VID CMOS Setting [ 62]
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the values.
You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS Setting and VID CMOS Setting if you
installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.