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...Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41C-S 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ... Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2 Main Screen 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 30 3.4 Advanced Screen 34 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 35 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 37 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 42 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 43 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 45 3.4.6 Floppy ...
...Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41C-GS 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41C-S 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ... Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2 Main Screen 28 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 30 3.4 Advanced Screen 34 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 35 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 37 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 42 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 43 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 45 3.4.6 Floppy ...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA... setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S Support CD Two Serial ATA... setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock G41C-GS / G41C-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information...
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...in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION... Media Accelerator X4500 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed...
...in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Northbridge: Intel® G41 - G41C-S: Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION... Media Accelerator X4500 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - G41C-GS: Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111DL, speed...
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...- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power ... VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Hybrid Booster: - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
...- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power ... VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Hybrid Booster: - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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...EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to SATAII mode. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible... tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of your system...
...EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to SATAII mode. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible... tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check Intel® website for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of your system...
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...key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of the system or damage the CPU. 14. Please be noticed that the OC profile can update your overclocking record under Microsoft® Windows®... 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. It helps you to access ASRock Instant Flash. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Power Management for the...
...key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of the system or damage the CPU. 14. Please be noticed that the OC profile can update your overclocking record under Microsoft® Windows®... 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. It helps you to access ASRock Instant Flash. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Power Management for the...
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... Purple) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 11 Red) 29 Front Panel Audio Header 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) 1 23 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit... 11 12 13 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x ...
... Purple) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Red) 11 Red) 29 Front Panel Audio Header 13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41C-GS / G41C-S) 1 23 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 56 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit... 11 12 13 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V2) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x ...
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...bent pin on the ShoockoetkMatrokedcCleoranerr retention tab. Step 1-3. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket 15 Do not force to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. DLifitsLeevnergUapgtoin9g0° the lever by the edges... up. Rotate the load plate to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Orient the CPU with black lines. Open the socket: CPU Marked Corner Step 1-1. Locate Pin1 and the two ...
...bent pin on the ShoockoetkMatrokedcCleoranerr retention tab. Step 1-3. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket 15 Do not force to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. DLifitsLeevnergUapgtoin9g0° the lever by the edges... up. Rotate the load plate to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1. Orient the CPU with black lines. Open the socket: CPU Marked Corner Step 1-1. Locate Pin1 and the two ...
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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of load lever. 16 Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Secure load lever with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while ...pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 2-4. Step 4-2. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. Step 4. Step 2-3. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to...
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of load lever. 16 Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Secure load lever with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while ...pressing on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 2-4. Step 4-2. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to assist in removal. 1. Step 3. Step 4. Step 2-3. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to...
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.... Step 2. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Below is equipped with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to install and lock. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes... heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of IHS on the socket surface. Step 5. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your...
.... Step 2. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Below is equipped with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to install and lock. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes... heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact other . If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of IHS on the socket surface. Step 5. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your...
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... the instruction of the motherboard! FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 25) FSB1 Default If you need to adjust the jumper. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333...
... the instruction of the motherboard! FSB1 Jumper (FSB1, 3-pin jumper, see p.11 No. 25) FSB1 Default If you need to adjust the jumper. Otherwise, the CPU and memory module may not work properly on this motherboard, you adopt FSB1333...
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... (see p.11 No. 9) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to power up. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 4) 12 Please connect an ATX power 13 supply to this connector. 1 Though this connector and ...Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 3) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13...
... (see p.11 No. 9) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to power up. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 4) 12 Please connect an ATX power 13 supply to this connector. 1 Though this connector and ...Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 3) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 24 13...
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... to your optical drive first. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your chassis. Then, the drivers compatible to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. Before you to the motherboard's SATAII connector. Please refer to...
... to your optical drive first. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to your chassis. Then, the drivers compatible to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. Before you to the motherboard's SATAII connector. Please refer to...
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...Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. BIOS Version : G41C-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 ... following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system date. 28 G41C-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue ...
...Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. BIOS Version : G41C-GS P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 ... following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system date. 28 G41C-GS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue ...
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G41C-S BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 12/01/2009] Use [... specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 29 BIOS Version : G41C-S P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 2048MB Dual...
G41C-S BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Tue 12/01/2009] Use [... specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 29 BIOS Version : G41C-S P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 10676/60C Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 : 2048MB Dual...
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...], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 30 Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you like to save...96V 1.23V 1.20V 0.63Vtt [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Would you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you can set MB before apply it. adjust jumper set up overclocking features. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard...
...], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333] for DDR3 or [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] or [400MHz DDR2_800] for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. 30 Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [8] [Auto] [Auto] [333] [100] If you like to save...96V 1.23V 1.20V 0.63Vtt [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Would you adopt DDR3 1333 pls. The configuration options depend on the CPU and memory module you can set MB before apply it. adjust jumper set up overclocking features. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard...
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...Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.05V] to [2.41V]. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. is [Auto]. Configuration options for DDR2: [Auto], [1.66V] to [1.30V]. The default value ...of this function. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor...
...Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.05V] to [2.41V]. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. is [Auto]. Configuration options for DDR2: [Auto], [1.66V] to [1.30V]. The default value ...of this function. If the CPU you adopt supports EIST (Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.), and you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Processor...
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... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction.... 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section,...
... v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction.... 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section,...
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... the context of Boot Failure Guard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 35 CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Ratio... CMOS Setting If the ratio status is set to select Overclock Mode. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
... the context of Boot Failure Guard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 35 CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this motherboard. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Ratio... CMOS Setting If the ratio status is set to select Overclock Mode. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
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...® Windows® XP. If you need to set this item to clock off . This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is [Auto]. 36 On-Demand Clock Modulation This provides the On-Demand Clock Modulation duty ... that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Set to enable power savings. This option will work normally 75% of the time, and spend...
...® Windows® XP. If you need to set this item to clock off . This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support CPU Thermal Throttling. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is [Auto]. 36 On-Demand Clock Modulation This provides the On-Demand Clock Modulation duty ... that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that enabling this option to [75.0% On], your processor will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Set to enable power savings. This option will work normally 75% of the time, and spend...