Asus M4A88T-I DELUXE User Manual download pdf (Page 35)

1.11 Onboard switches

Onboard switches allow you to ne-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

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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

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in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of the Core Unlocker switch.

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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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