Oc1: Oc Genie 4 Knob - MSI Creator X299 Quick Start Manual

OC1: OC GENIE 4 Knob

This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11
(extreme) for overclocking the processor. The processor's voltage and frequency will
be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer. This function will only be
available if the installed processor supports this function.
Using OC GENIE 4 Knob
To setup the OC GENIE 4 knob, take the following steps:
1. Set the OC GENIE 4 knob to hardware mode in BIOS Setup.
2. Power off the computer.
3. Refer to OC GENIE 4 Knob overclocking stage table and rotate the OC GENIE 4
knob to select the overclocking stage as you desire.
4. Power on and then OC GENIE 4 will automatically overclock processor depending
on the stage you selected.
To disable OC GENIE 4:
1. Set the OC GENIE 4 knob to HW mode in BIOS Setup.
2. Power off the computer.
3. Rotate the OC GENIE 4 knob to 0 and then power on. The configuration parameters
will be returned to default values.
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Important
When enabling OC GENIE 4 mode, it is recommended to use liquid CPU cooler with
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dual fan radiator for better cooling and performance.
∙ You can also control the OC GENIE 4 function in BIOS Setup or with MSI CREATOR
CENTER software.
In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activate
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the OC GENIE 4 function, please leave the settings in the BIOS > OC menu unchanged.
The success of overclocking depends on the components of your computer.
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We do not guarantee the OC GENIE 4 overclocking range or the damages/ risks
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caused by overclocking behavior.
MSI components are recommended for better compatibility when using OC GENIE 4
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function.
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OC GENIE 4 knob