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X7SPT-DF-D525 User's Manual
CPU Configuration
Warning
: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect
value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause
system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to
monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by
the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Max CPUID Value Limit
This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function
to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended
CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS.).
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)
Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor
to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute
and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes
to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is
Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Hyper-threading Technology
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable hyper-threading in the CPU. Enabling
hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance.
Advanced Chipset Control
The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below.
Northbridge Configuration
DRAM Frequency
This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard
memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
This option allows the user to select the desired DRAM timing for the onboard
memory modules. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The following will
appear when Disabled is selected:
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