3-2
Chapter 3
3-1. SoftMenu
Setup
The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s 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 CPU
core voltage are all available at your fingertips.
CPU Name Is:
This item displays the CPU model name, for example: AMD Athlon(tm) XP.
CPU Operating Speed:
This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also
select 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 cause
CPU damage. Setting the working frequency higher than the PCI chipset or processor specs, may cause
abnormal memory module functioning, system hangs, hard disk drive data lose, abnormal functioning of
the VGA card, or abnormal functioning with other add-on cards. Using non-specification settings for your
CPU is not the intention of this explanation. These should be used for engineering testing, not for normal
applications.
There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification, any damage of any component on this
motherboard or peripherals result therein is not our responsibility.
CPU FSB Clock (MHz):
This item sets the CPU Front Side Bus speed from 100 to 250. Due to the specification limit of the CPU
you installed, the speed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed.
Ratio (FSB:AGP:PCI):
This item sets the ratio among the clock of FSB, AGP, and PCI. Take the 4:2:1ratio for instance, if the
FSB clock is 133MHz (133 x 4/4), the AGP clock will be 66MHz (133 x 2/4), and the PCI clock will be
33MHz (133 x 1/4).
Multiplier Factor:
This item sets the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.
KV7 Series
