Asus M4A785TD-V EVO U3S6: 2.4 Advanced menu

2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Advanced Settings

Adjust System

Frequency/Voltage etc.

JumperFree Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

USB Conguration

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Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

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F10 Save and Exit

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2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration

The items and conguration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU

type.

CPU Overclocking [Auto]

Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Prole] [Test Mode]

The following items only appear when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual].

CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]

Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The valid value is from 200 MHz to 550 MHz.

Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the value.

The following items only appear when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Prole].

Overclock Options [Auto]

Selects the overclocking prole. Conguration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%]

[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

GPU OverClocking [Auto]

Allows you to select the GPU Overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

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The following item appears only when the GPU Overclocking item is set to [Manual].

GPU Engine Clock [500]

Allows you to set the GPU frequency. The valid value is between 150 and 1000.

PCIE Overclocking [Auto]

Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to [Manual].

PCIE Clock [100]

Allows you to set the PCIE frequency. The valid value is between 100 and 150.

CPU Ratio and Voltage:

Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto]

Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Conguration options: [Auto] [x8.0

1600MHz] [x8.5 1700MHz] [x9.0 1800MHz] [x9.5 1900MHz] [x10.0 2000MHz] [x10.5

2100MHz] [x11.0 2200 MHz] [x11.5 2300 MHz] [x12.0 2400MHz] [x12.5 2500 MHz] [x13.0

2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz]

CPU Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the processor over voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [+50mv]

[+100mv] [+150mv]

VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the NorthBridge over voltage. Conguration options: [Audo] [Normal]

[+33mv] [+66mv] [+100mv]

Hyper Transport Conguration

HT Link Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the HyperTransport link frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [200 MHz]

[400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1200 MHz] [1400 MHz] [1600 MHz] [1800 MHz]

[2200 MHz]

HT Link Width [Auto]

Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width. Conguration options: [Auto] [8 But] [16 Bit]

HT Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the HyperTransport over voltage. The value ranges from 1.20000V to

1.35000V with a 0.01500V increment. Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the value.

Memory Timming and Voltage

Memory Clock Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

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The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Manual].

Memclock Value [400 MHz]

Allows you to set the memory clock value.

Conguration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz]

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Both] [DCT 0] [DCT 1]

The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to

[DCT 0], [DCT 1] or [Both].

TCL [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]

TRCD [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]

TRP [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]

tRTP [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK]

TRAS [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [15 CLK] ~ [30 CLK]

TRC [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [11 CLK] ~ [41 CLK]

tWR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK]

TRRD [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK]

tRWTTO [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [17 CLK]

tWRRD [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]

tWTR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [7 CLK]

tWRWR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]

tRDRD [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [10 CLK]

tRFC0/1/2/3 [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns]

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Memory OverVoltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory over voltage. The value ranges from 1.5000V to 2.2050V with a

0.0150V interval. Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the value.

Chipset Voltage

Chipset Over Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. The value ranges from 1.10000V to 1.40000V with

a 0.00625V interval. Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the value.

2.4.2 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects.

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]

This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may

enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled]

Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled]

Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled]

Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT table. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

C1E Conguration [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving

function in system halt state. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage

will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled]

Adjusts the processor’s overclocking capability. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS

automatically adjusts this function. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has

the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor’s

overclocking capability is enhanced. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores]

[Per Core]

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2.4.3 Chipset

NorthBridge Conguration

Memory Conguration

Bank Interleaving [Auto]

Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Auto]

Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit]

Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12]

[XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]]

Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]

Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DCT Unganged Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width).

Conguration options: [Auto] [Always]

Power Down Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ECC Conguration

ECC Mode [Disabled]

Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct

memory errors automatically. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super]

[Max] [User]

Alternate VID [Auto]

Allows you to specify the alternate VID while in low power states. Conguration options:

[Auto] [0.800 V] [0.825V] [0.850V] [0.875V] [0.900V] ... [1.500V] [1.525V] [1.550V]

Internal Graphics

Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI]

Allows you to set the primary video controller. Conguration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI]

[GPP-GFXO-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFXO-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFXO-GPP-PCI]

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort]

Allows you to select the internal graphics mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [UMA]

[SidePort] [UMA+SidePort]

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The following item appears when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [UMA]

UMAFrame Buffer Size [Auto]

Allows you to select the UMA Frame Buffer size. Conguration options: [Auto] [32MB]

[64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

The following item appears when you set the Internal Graphics Mode item to [SlidePort]

SlidePort Clock Speed [DDR3-1333 MHz]

Allows you to select the SlidePort Clock speed. Conguration options: [DDR3-1333

MHz] [DDR3-1400 MHz] [DDR3-1430 MHz] [DDR3-1460 MHz] [DDR3-1490 MHz]

[DDR3-1520 MHz] [DDR3-1550 MHz] [DDR3-1580 MHz] [DDR3-1610 MHz] [DDR3-

1640 MHz] [DDR3-1670 MHz] [DDR3-1700 MHz]

SP OverVoltage [1.5V]

Allows you to set the SidePort over voltage. Conguration options: [1.5V] [1.6V]

Surround View [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the Surround View function. Conguration options: [Auto]

[Disabled] [Enabled]

This item becomes user-congurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the

PCIe x16 slots.

Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G]

Conguration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G]

AMD 785 HDMI Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable AMD 785 HDMI audio. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

2.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378]

[278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP]

[EPP+ECP]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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HDAudio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the high denition audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Front Panel Select [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the HD audio mode. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output]

Allows you to set the SPDIF_OUT mode. Conguration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF

Output]

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

1394 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

2.4.5 PCIPnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.

The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA

devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When this item is set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When this item

is set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.4.6 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then

press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no

USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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