Asus M5A97 EVO - Manual (Page 72)

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
[D.O.C.P.] CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized.
OC Tuner [CANCEL]
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be
limit to CPU base or factory setting. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid
value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-
1600MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]
[1800MHz] [2000MHz]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic configuration.
[Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic configuration.
[Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]