Oc1: Game Boost Knob - MSI Z270 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM User Manual

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob

This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11
(extreme) for overclocking the Intel K-SKU processors. The processor' s voltage and
frequency will be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer.
Using GAME BOOST Knob
To setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps:
1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to hardware mode in BIOS Setup.
Note: To make sure the GAME BOOST is controlled by hardware, please refer
to the GAME BOOST LED indicators next to the GAME BOOST knob on the
motherboard. The red/green LED indicates the GAME BOOST is controlled by
hardware/software. You can switch between hardware and software in BIOS Setup.
2. Power off the computer.
3. Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to select the overclocking stage as you desire.
Stage
i7-7700K
0 GAME BOOST disabled
4.60 GHz
1
(on-the-fly*)
2 4.70 GHz
4 4.80 GHz
6 4.90 GHz
8 5.00 GHz
10 5.10 GHz
11 5.20 GHz
4. Power on and then the GAME BOOST will automatically overclock processor
depending on the stage you selected.
CPU Frequency
7th Gen CPU
i5-7600K
4.30 GHz
(on-the-fly*)
4.40 GHz
4.50 GHz
4.60 GHz
4.70 GHz
4.80 GHz
4.90 GHz
Instant OC button
GAME BOOST knob
6th Gen CPU
i7-6700K
GAME BOOST disabled
4.30 GHz
(on-the-fly*)
4.40 GHz
4.59 GHz
4.69 GHz
4.80 GHz
4.90 GHz
5.00 GHz
Overview of Components
i5-6600K
4.00 GHz
(on-the-fly*)
4.10 GHz
4.28 GHz
4.38 GHz
4.50 GHz
4.60 GHz
4.70 GHz
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