MSI X299-A Pro Quick Start Manual page 50

▶ Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto]*
Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only
appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core.
▶ CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto]
Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation
when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting
automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
▶ 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.
▶ 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® SpeedStep Technology.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]*
Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed
CPU supports this function.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ Enhanced Turbo [Auto]*
Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU
performance. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz)
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.
▶ CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]*
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
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BIOS Setup
Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency
dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and
average heat production.
Disables EIST.
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.