Performance Tuning Guide

Intel DX58SO2/DX58OG Desktop Board Performance Tuning Guide
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3.5.3.2.3 Processor VR Droop Control
Set Processor VReg Droop Control to Low V-droop (Performance) if you are attempting
to maximize processor performance. If you are attempting moderate performance
increases, then the Mid or the High V-droop (Power Saving) selection is acceptable.
3.5.3.2.4 Maximum Non-Turbo Multiplier
Leave this multiplier at the default setting provided in the BIOS. Note that this setting
may be different depending on the processor that is being used.
3.5.3.2.5 Processor Idle State
Leave setting at Low Power.
3.5.3.2.6 Active Processor Cores
Leave setting at ALL.
3.5.3.2.7 Intel
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Hyper-Threading Technology
Leave setting at Enable.
3.5.3.2.8 Intel
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Turbo Boost Technology
Leave setting at Enable.
3.5.3.2.9 TDC Current Limit Override (Amps)
Set the TDC Current Limit Override (Amps). Use the amps provided in the simplified
tuning procedures, Section 3.5.1, as an initial starting point. This control will not be
available with some processors.
3.5.3.2.10 TDP Power Limit Override (Watts)
Set the TDP Power Limit Override (Watts). Use the watts provided in the simplified
tuning procedure, Section 3.5.1, as an initial starting point. This control will not be
available with some processors.
3.5.3.2.11 CPU VR Current Limit Override
Leave set to Enable.
3.5.3.3 Decrease Memory Speed
The memory speed is initially being reduced to help prevent subsequent host clock
changes from increasing the memory speed to where it becomes unstable. The
memory speed will be reset later in the performance tuning process.
From the Performance menu, scroll down to the Memory submenu and press <Enter>.
3.5.3.3.1 Performance Memory Profiles
Reset this to Manual – User defined.