MSI Z170A GAMING M3 Quick Start Manual page 42

CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
▶
Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU
ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode]
[Dynamic Mode]
▶ Ring Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
▶ Adjusted Ring Frequency
Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
▶ GT Ratio [Auto]
Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed
CPU.
▶ Adjusted GT Frequency
Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.
▶ Misc Setting*
Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 items related to CPU features.
EIST [Enabled]*
▶
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Intel
CPU supports this function.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enhanced Turbo [Auto]
▶
Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU
performance.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]
▶
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please
note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears
when a CPU that support this function is installed.
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BIOS Setup
Fixes the CPU ratio.
CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU
loading.
Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency
dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and
average heat production.
Disables EIST.
Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed
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Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above
rated specifications when system request the highest performance
state.
Disables this function.
This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio.
Disables this function.
SpeedStep Technology.
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