Performance Tuning Guide

Intel DX58SO2/DX58OG Desktop Board Performance Tuning Guide
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3.5.3.2 Set Processor Overrides (Voltage, Current, and Power)
From the Performance page, processor tuning options are under the Processor
submenu section shown in Figure 3.4.
Figure 3.4. Processor Overrides BIOS Screen Showing Default Settings with
an Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor Installed
3.5.3.2.1 Processor Voltage Override Type
For CPU Override Type, select Static. This setting prevents dynamic adjustments that
could confuse tuning efforts. At the end of the tuning procedure, this setting can be
changed to dynamic for more energy efficient operation.
3.5.3.2.2 Processor Voltage Override
At the CPU Voltage Override, increase the voltage setting. This needs to be done to
provide the extra voltage to support performance tuning. The amount of voltage
increase needed depends on the amount of performance increase that is desired. The
objective is to provide just enough voltage so the processor can sustain the desired
level of performance. Use the voltage provided in the simplified tuning procedures
described in Section 3.5.1 or Section 3.5.2, as a starting point. Note that high voltage
settings may potentially cause processor damage. At the end of the tuning process,
the voltage will be reduced to the lowest level that provides stability.