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Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and .../ VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 30 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 31 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS UCC 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68C-S UCC 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 35...
Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and .../ VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 30 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 31 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS UCC 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68C-S UCC 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 35...
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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX...
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... CAUTION 2) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Max. resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - N68C-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000...
... CAUTION 2) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Max. resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - N68C-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000...
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... 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 17) 7 CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - Instant Boot - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT...and SPEED LED) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - 8Mb ...
... 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 17) 7 CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - Instant Boot - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT...and SPEED LED) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - 8Mb ...
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...16 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CAUTION! 1. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation guide of your own risk and ...FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is a certain risk involved with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking ...
...16 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CAUTION! 1. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation guide of your own risk and ...FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is a certain risk involved with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking ...
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... a convenient way for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. OC DNA literally tells you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to...
... a convenient way for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. OC DNA literally tells you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to...
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... may cause the instability of your system. 10 15. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be applicative to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system. While CPU overheat is not recommended to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled...
... may cause the instability of your system. 10 15. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be applicative to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system. While CPU overheat is not recommended to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled...
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...29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 14 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 30 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC) Designed in Taipei DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...SPEAKER1 1 26 25 24 23 22 2120 19 18 17 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header...
...29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 14 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 30 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC) Designed in Taipei DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module...SPEAKER1 1 26 25 24 23 22 2120 19 18 17 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Chassis Speaker Header...
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..., press it firmly on the side tab to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down... heatsink and cooling fan to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the...
..., press it firmly on the side tab to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down... heatsink and cooling fan to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the...
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... cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 24) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 18) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard..., please connect it to this connector. 1 13 23 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this header. C. D. E. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# ...
... cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 24) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 18) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard..., please connect it to this connector. 1 13 23 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this header. C. D. E. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# ...
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...Please use the native driver to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied ...overclocking environment. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers....
...Please use the native driver to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied ...overclocking environment. Insert the Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers....
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... OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Frequency Processor...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] x10.5 2100 MHZ 1.2500 V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Please note that overclocking ...
... OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Processor Maximum Frequency Processor...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] x10.5 2100 MHZ 1.2500 V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Please note that overclocking ...
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...this item. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust the value of this motherboard. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual], you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. ... this motherboard. However, it is recommended to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Auto] by default. The range of the...
...this item. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust the value of this motherboard. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual], you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. ... this motherboard. However, it is recommended to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Auto] by default. The range of the...
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...[x4 800 MHz] and [x5 1000 MHz]. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be set one of the standard ...DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as listed for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to enjoy an instant performance boost. ...
...[x4 800 MHz] and [x5 1000 MHz]. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be set one of the standard ...DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as listed for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to enjoy an instant performance boost. ...
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... options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to adjust TRP values. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value for DDR2 is [Hash 2]. The default value is [Unganged]. TRP Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node..., American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you to adjust the memory controller mode. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this to enable or disable DDR power down...
... options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to adjust TRP values. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value for DDR2 is [Hash 2]. The default value is [Unganged]. TRP Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node..., American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you to adjust the memory controller mode. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this to enable or disable DDR power down...
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...Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. TWRRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. TWRWR This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. TRFC1 Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns], [105ns], [127.5ns], ... is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [3CLK] to ...
...Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Use this to adjust TRWTWB values. TWRRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. TWRWR This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. TRFC1 Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [75ns], [105ns], [127.5ns], ... is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [3CLK] to ...
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...BIOS update tool allows you to malfunction. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP...Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for CPU 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 your ...
...BIOS update tool allows you to malfunction. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP...Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for CPU 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 your ...
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...only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Enhance Halt State This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Configuration options: [BSP.... When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM...the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual ...Allocation This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. All processors support the Halt State (C1).... This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is [BSP Only]. Please...
...only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Enhance Halt State This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Configuration options: [BSP.... When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM...the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual ...Allocation This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. All processors support the Halt State (C1).... This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is [BSP Only]. Please...
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... Bus scanning order while searching for video card. If you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to set share memory feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI... SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI] CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] Auto/Enable/Disable Onboard HD Audio. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and...
... Bus scanning order while searching for video card. If you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to set share memory feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI... SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI] CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] Auto/Enable/Disable Onboard HD Audio. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and...
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...choose. Target Fan Speed Use this option to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is [Fast]. The default value is [Disabled].... You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 53 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker ...
...choose. Target Fan Speed Use this option to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is [Fast]. The default value is [Disabled].... You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 53 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker ...