MSI 970A-G45 series User Manual page 40

MS-7693 Mainboard
The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the
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system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please
consult your local EMI regulation.
• Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight
jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your
overclocked processor to lock up.
▶ Overclocking profiles
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, these items are used to save
the current settings, and you can to load the settings from the stored profile.
▶ OC Retry Count
When overclocking has failed, setting this item as [1, 3] will allow system to reboot
1/ 3 times with the same overclocked configuration. If overclocking has failed every
time, the system will restore the defaults.
▶ CPU Specifications
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the information of installed
CPU.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU
technologies. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the informations of
installed memory.
▶ CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ AMD Cool'n'Quiet
The Cool'n'Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and
power consumption.
Important
To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is
required to double confirm that:
• Run BIOS Setup, and select Cell Menu. Under Cell Menu, find AMD Cool'n'Quiet,
and set this item to "Enabled".
• Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power Options].
Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under
Power schemes.
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