2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.4.2 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14]
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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with
extended CPUID functions. Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Congure advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Frequency : 2800MHz
FSB Speed : 800MHz
Cache L1 : 16 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 14
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Execute Disable Function [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.