Abit NF8 Series User Manual

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3-2 Chapter 33-1. SoftMenu SetupThe SoftMenu utility is ABITís 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.Brand Name:This item displays the CPU model name.Frequency:This item displays the CPU internal clock 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.! CPU FSB Clock(MHz):This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, thespeed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed.! Multiplier Factor:This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.NF8 Series