The Cell Menu offers all sorts of options, including a High Performance Mode setting that can be toggled between Manual the default and Optimized modes. Unfortunately, neither the BIOS nor manual make any mention of the difference between these two modes. When [Enabled] is selected, the timing delay of memory will be shorten to increase the performance. When enabled, standard memory timings remained at , but Trc dropped from 11 clocks to 7, while the DRAM Idle Timer rose from 16 cycles to This setting refers to the maximum amount of time a memory page can be left open before the memory controller issues a pre-charge command.
Leaving pages open longer can improve performance in cases where the memory controller issues another request for data from that page before the idle timer expires. We tested multiple sets of PC rated for latencies and saw no issues. Strangely, however, the voltage increase is only applied when High Performance Mode is activated. MSI will have to offer lower CPU temperature targets or more aggressive fan speed ramping to make the feature useful.
Users can also overclock GeForce graphics cards through the same interface. All tests were run three times and results were averaged. Vertical refresh sync vsync was disabled for all tests. The standard 3D gaming tests were done in xx32 with detail levels set to Medium. All the tests and methods we employed are publicly available and reproducible.
If you have questions about our methods, hit our forums to talk with us about them. Sphinx is heavily dependent on memory latency and memory controller performance, and the Neo4 turns in the fastest Intel compiler score by a hair.
MSI does have the slowest performance with the Microsoft compiler, though. Since we already had results from the. Analog output ports were used on all systems. There are no surprises when it comes to ATA performance. This is the same class drive as our OS was installed upon, but we used an entirely separate drive for testing.
The nForce4 controller is the faster option overall, but the SiI is still more than fast enough for additional storage. Firewire performance Our Firewire transfer speed tests were conducted with the same external enclosure and hard drive as our USB transfer speed tests.
A crossover CAT5e cable was used to connect the server to each system. However, its Marvell 88E GigE controller trails in both tests. The manual describes DOT as follows:. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoother and faster. The next page of the manual describes Dynamic Overclocking Technology DOT as more stable than manual overclocking, and CoreCell itself is one of the buzzwords MSI uses to market its higher-end product lines.
There are a couple of problems, though. The screenshot below is a cropped version of the nTune shot from earlier in the review; it shows video core and memory clock speeds with High Performance Mode set to manual. Note that core and memory clocks are set to MHz and MHz, respectively. Now, watch what happens when we turn on High Performance Mode:.
MSI directed us to their global website where the 3. DDR timings were set at 2. Turning up the clocks does improve performance, but not by much over a stock rig running with more aggressive memory timings. Its a pretty decent one I can attest. The OC feautres are decent on the… better side of decent ;].
The Vcore voltage on this board really bumps up and down. But it will go down to 1. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website.
These cookies do not store any personal information. Skip to content. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is neces- sary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in- serted in the socket. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
Due to several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions might cause system chipset unable to boot. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack. Page Connectors CPU fan control. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.
Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a degree angle, which will cause the loss of data during the transmission. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.
The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. You want to change the default settings for customized features.
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. Page Entering Setup The selection will not make changes to the settings in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it will still use the original first boot device to boot up.
The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make the program run smoothly and faster.
When the CPU is temporarily suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the default settings instead. Setting options: [Disabled], [Down Spread].
When overclocking the CPU, always set it to [Disabled]. Setting options are: [1. Page 51 Chapter 1. Page 57 IR.
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