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BIOS
For enthusiasts, the options available within the BIOS can make
a good board, a great one. The ability to manipulate frequencies, voltages,
and fan control settings vary depending on the hardware and the amount of
trust placed in the user's hands by the manufacturer.
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MSI's "Cell Menu" with maximum values entered.
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MSI's Cell Menu had options for NB, SB, and DRAM voltage, but
CPU voltage could not be changed. It was very disappointing that no overvolting
or undervolting was possible, at least with the BIOS with which the board
shipped. CPU frequency and the DRAM ratio were adjustable.
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MSI's "Cell Menu" with maximum frequencies entered.
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Fan control options were also rather disappointing. Only the
settings for one fan could be adjusted in the BIOS.
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BIOS Summary
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Setting
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Options |
| CPU Frequency |
200 to 600MHz |
| CPU Voltage |
N/A |
| Memory Frequency |
1:1, 1:1.33, 1:1.66, 1:2 (depends on
CPU) |
| Memory Timing Control |
Basic |
| Memory Voltage |
1.80V to 2.40V in 0.05V increments (default
1.90V) |
| Northbridge Voltage |
1.1021V (default) to 1.379V in varying
increments |
| Southbridge Voltage |
1.201V (default) to 1.441V in 0.024V
increments |
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Integrated Graphics
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| VGA Core Clock |
N/A |
| Frame Buffer |
32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB |
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Fan Control
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| CPU Smart Fan Target |
40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 55°C,
60°C |
| CPU Min. Fan Speed |
0% to 87.5% in 12.5% increments |
Overall the options were very limited — we've seen mini-ITX
boards with more liberal BIOSs.
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