Chapter 3 – MSI X58A-GD45 User Manual

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BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3

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BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3

C1E Support

To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors

support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).

Intel Turbo Boost

This item will appear when you install a CPU with Intel Turbo Boost technology. This

item is used to enable/ disable Intel Turbo Boost technology. It can scale processor

frequency higher dynamically when applications demand more performance and TDP

headroom exists. It also can deliver seamless power scalability (Dynamically scale up,

Speed-Step Down). It is the Intel newly technology within i7 CPU.

Turbo Boost Tech Config

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Turbo Ratio Limit Program

This item is used to enable/ disable the turbo ratio limit program. Setting to [Enable]

activates the following fields.

1/2/3/4/5/6-Core Ratio Limit

These items allow you to select the CPU core ratio limit.

TDC Limit Override

Setting to [Enable] activates the TDC Limit value field, and use the TDC Limit

value field to set the CPU TDC value.

TDC Limit value (A)

This item allows you to select the CPU TDC value (ampere).

TDP Limit Override

Setting to [Enable] activates the TDP Limit value field, and use the TDP Limit

value field to set the CPU TDP value.

TDP Limit value (W)

This item allows you to select the CPU TDP value (watt).

Adjust CPU Base Frequency (MHz)

This item allows you to set the CPU Base clock (in MHz). You may overclock the CPU

by adjusting this value. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.

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