Advanced Chipset Features - MSI MS-6318 Manual

Chapter 3

Advanced Chipset Features

The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of
the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the
computer.
Choose the "ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES" from the Main Menu and
the following screen will appear.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing, Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing
The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The Timings
programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower
rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or
slower memory. Setting options: SDRAM 10ns, SDRAM 8ns, Normal, Medium,
Fast, Turbo.
SDRAM Cycle Length
The option controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay be-
fore SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Settings are Auto, 2 and
3 (clock cycles). 2 increases system performance while 3 provides more stable
system performance. Auto allows BIOS to determine the best CAS latency
length.
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