BIOS Settings Glossary version 13 - By Menu
BIOS Settings Dictionary – By Menu
V13 – November 2009
System Fan Control • Disable
• Enable
Allows the system fans to be controlled in order to optimize
acoustics. If disabled, system fans will run at 100%.
Advanced > Chipset Configuration Menu
BIOS Setting Options Description / Purpose
AGP/PCI Burn-in Mode • Default
• 63.88/31.94
MHz
• 68.05/34.02
MHz
• 69.44/34.72
MHz
• 70.83/35.41
MHz
• 72.22/36.11
MHz
• 73.60/36.80
MHz
Enables the selection of specific AGP/PCI clock frequencies.
The host clock (system bus speed) is not changed.
If this option is set to anything other than Default, the Host and
I/O Burn-In Mode is automatically set to Default.
Burn-In Mode • Default
• -2.0%
• -1.0%
• +1.0%
• +2.0%
• +3.0%
• +4.0%
Alters host and I/O clock frequencies.
Warning: This setting is intended for validation and test
purposes only. Altering clock frequencies may reduce system
stability and/or the useful life of the system and processor.
Operation at settings beyond component specification is not
covered by Intel component warranties. If any problems occur
during operation at non-default settings, reset the board to
default values.
CPC Override • Auto
• Enabled
• Disabled
Controls Command Per Clock/1n rule mode. When enabled,
allows DRAM controller to attempt Chip Select assertions in two
consecutive common clocks.
CSA Device • Auto
• Disable
Enables or disables Communication Streaming Architecture
interface.
Auto leaves the CSA device enabled if a device is found on the
bus, else the device is disabled.
For information on CSA, refer to
http://www.intel.com/design/network/papers/25245102.pdf
DDR2 Voltage • Automatic
• 1.8
• 1.9
Memory voltage will be adjusted according to the memory
detected. Memory voltage can also be manually set to allow
memory to function or achieve higher performance.
Extended Burn-in Mode • Enabled
• Disabled
Enabling this option allows the user to select additional values
for system performance margining.
Warning: This setting is intended for validation and test
purposes only. Altering clock frequencies may reduce system
stability and/or the useful life of the system and processor.
Operation at settings beyond component specification is not
covered by Intel component warranties. If any problems occur
during operation at non-default settings, reset the board to
default values.