Abit BE7II User Manual

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3-2 Chapter 33-1. SoftMenu SetupThe SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed.All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPUcore voltage are all available at your fingertips.CPU Name Is:This item displays the CPU model name, for example: Intel Pentium (R) 4.CPU Internal Frequency:This item displays the processor speed.CPU Operating Speed:This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can alsoselect the [User Define] option to enter the manual option.User Define:WARNING: The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may causeCPU damage. Setting the working frequency higher than the PCI chipset or processor specs, may causeabnormal memory module functioning, system hangs, hard disk drive data lose, abnormal functioning ofthe VGA card, or abnormal functioning with other add-on cards. Using non-specification settings for yourCPU is not the intention of this explanation. These should be used for engineering testing, not for normalapplications.There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification, any damage of any component on thismotherboard or peripherals result therein is not our responsibility. Ext. Clock (CPU/AGP/PCI):After choosing the “CPU Operating Speed” option as “User Define”, you can choose the external clockfrequency from 100MHz to 250 MHz. PCI Bus Frequency:This item determines the PCI bus frequency.BE7II