If you oc from windows, the changes being made are significantly less than from 0 to preset. That I assume is the reason that gigabyte boards shutdown and restart when changing such settings - to avoid the problem. When you're booting your system at an overclocked state, chances are your vrm's can't keep up at powerup for some reason I don't know. There are advantages to overclocking from windows too actually.

This is true both because of effectiveness (some programs don’t display the frequencies well, for example) and because of operating system choice (the majority of the programs we’ve mentioned are only for Windows).' 'We’ll end with a recommendation: it’s sometimes better to overclock via the BIOS setup program. Only a theory, but I hope the information helps. Processor based on an electronic keying mechanism' Replacement of a storage device containing a boot-up executable code byĮstablishing a secure path between a secure boot device and a host in the patent which is 'a secure subsystem to prevent unauthorized I'm including the google cache for word reference as well as the original article:Īnother thing I found was the detail of the C.S. (Crypto Subsystem) on their chips runs at a certain clock speed. One article from IBM discusses it as part of their CPUs. There are many more reasons to make CPUZ worthy.I don't know if this will help, but I found a couple things regarding the Cryptographic Subsystem:

It is only a very basic and simple reason to care about CPU Z. When we are Upgrading Computer Parts, we have to know PC’s compatibility with the latest products before the upgrade. CPU Z gives the advantage of making decisions about hardware changes & improvements as an expert. So anyone can get an idea about their own machine. Easy to find out PC’s Specifications, and then users can compare the specs with others and also Benchmark it. Detailed full information of any level of Computer Hardware and Connected Devices are available in this application. System Information Software CPUID CPU-Z PC Version shows us everything we need to know about our Rig. It is nice to have Real-Time Measurement s of each Core’s Internal Frequency, Memory Frequency,…etc. Memory type, Size, Timings, Module Specifications, SPD, and so many important data are available in the way easy to navigate. Next., Mainboard, Chipset, and every info you need to know about Motherboard can be found. And Caches information is also provided separately. Under CPU, you can find Processor Name, Number, Code-Name, Process, Package, Cache Levels, and many other kinds of stuff related Processing Unit.

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