3 cpu configuration, Microcode updation [enabled, Max cpuid value limit [disabled – Asus P5L 1394 User Manual

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.4.3 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS

automatically detects.

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot

even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Configure 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

CPU Ratio Adjustment:

[Auto]

VID CMOS Setting:

[ 62]

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.

CPU Ratio Adjustment [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

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.

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