Chapter 3, Important – MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3) User Manual

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BIOS Setup

MS-7681

Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

MS-7681

Chapter 3

tRAS

Ths settng determnes the tme RAS takes to read from and wrte to memory cell.

tRFC

Ths settng determnes the tme RFC takes to read from and wrte to a memory

cell.

tWR

Mnmum tme nterval between end of wrte data burst and the start of a precharge

command. Allows sense amplfiers to restore data to cells.

tWTR

Mnmum tme nterval between the end of wrte data burst and the start of a column-

read command. It allows I/O gatng to overdrve sense amplfiers before read

command starts.

tRRD

Specfies the actve-to-actve delay of dfferent banks.

tRTP

Tme nterval between a read and a precharge command.

tFAW

Ths tem s used to set the tFAW (four actvate wndow delay) tmng.

tWCL

Ths tem s used to set the tWCL (Wrte CAS Latency) tmng.

tCKE

Ths tem s used to set the tCKE tmng.

tRTL

Ths tem s used to set the tRTL tmng.

Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Tmng Configuraton

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory tmng

for each channel.

Spread Spectrum

When the manboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spkes) of the pulses

create EMI (Electromagnetc Interference). The Spread Spectrum functon reduces the

EMI generated by modulatng the pulses so that the spkes of the pulses are reduced

to flatter curves.

Important

If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the settng at [Dsabled] for optmal system

stablty and performance. But f you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread

Spectrum for EMI reducton.
The greater the Spread Spectrum value s, the greater the EMI s reduced, and the

system wll become less stable. For the most sutable Spread Spectrum value, please

consult your local EMI regulaton.
Remember to dsable Spread Spectrum f you are overclockng because even a slght

jtter can ntroduce a temporary boost n clock speed whch may just cause your

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