Chapter 3, Important – MSI 990XA-GD55 User Manual

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BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3

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Enter “Overclockng” and set “Unlock CPU Core” to [Enabled].

Save changes and ext the BIOS setup.

System restart.

You wll see the “X4” (quad core) or “X2” (dual core for

Sempron seres only) durng POST.

Fal

Set “Adjust CPU-NB Rato” and

“HT Lnk Speed” to [x8].

AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 Processor

Clear CMOS data.

The CPU does not support CPU core

unlock, please leave the default settngs

for system.

AMD Sempron(tm) II X2 Processor

Important

Ths CPU core unlocked behavor depends on the CPU ablty/ characterstc, and t

s not guaranteed.
Depend on CPU’s characterstc, once you get nstable scenaro, please restore the

default settngs for system.
You can also check the core numbers n performance tab of Wndows task

manager.

OC Gene Lte

Settng ths tem to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the maxmum FSB clock and

to overclock automatcally. If overclockng fals to run, you can try the lower FSB clock

for overclockng successfully.

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

overclocked processor to lock up.

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