1.11
Onboard switches
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case
system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.
1.
Core Unlocker switch
This switch allows you to unlock the extra cores of your CPU.
To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to
Enable
when the system is
powered off.
• The O2LED1 LED near the Core Unlocker switch lights when the switch setting is turned
to
Enable
. Refer to section
1.12 Onboard LEDs
for the exact location of the O2LED1
LED.
• You may also press <4> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) or enable the
ASUS
Core Unlocker
item in the BIOS menu to activate the Core Unlocker function.
• The system will use the last setting you have made.
• If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the
ASUS Core Unlocker
item
in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch.
M4A88T-I DELUXE
M4A88T-I DELUXE Core Unlocker Switch
Enable
Disable
(Default)
When you enable the Core Unlocker feature, some CPU’s TDP (Thermal Design Power)
may be higher than the maximum 95W TDP that this motherboard supports. “This CPU is
not supported by this model.” will show on the POST screen.
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