ASRock P67 Transformer [46/61] Cpu configuration

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

CPU Ratio Setting

Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro-

cessor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to en-

able power savings. The default value is [Enabled]. Con guration options:

[Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows

XP and select

[Auto], you need to set the “Power Schemes” as “Portable/Laptop” to en-

able this function. If you install Windows

Vista

/ 7 and want to enable

this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if

the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system

stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to

[Disable] if above issue occurs.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Turbo

Boost allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in

speci c condition. The default value is [Enabled].

Intel Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel

processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating

system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft

Windows

XP / Vista

/ 7. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft

Windows

XP, Vista

, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be

hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Active Processor Cores

Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor

package. The default value is [All].