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Intel DP67BG Desktop Board Performance Tuning Guide

3 Intel Desktop Board DP67BG

Performance Tuning Using BIOS

Setup

3.1 Hardware Considerations for Performance

Tuning

3.1.1 Processor

In addition to Intel Desktop Board DP67BG, a processor that allows the desired level of

performance tuning by the user is required. Performance tuning capability with the 2

generation Intel Core processor family is dependent on the selected processor. Fully

unlocked processor numbers end in the letter “K” and have maximum performance

tuning potential using the system clock and turbo ratios. All 2

generation Intel Core

i5 and 2

generation Core i7 processor numbers that do not end in the letter “K” are

partially unlocked. Partially unlocked processors allow system clock and limited turbo

ratio increases. 2

generation Intel Core i3 processors do not have turbo mode

capability and, therefore, allow performance tuning using the system clock only.

3.1.2 Memory

Memory modules with XMP profiles have pre-programmed optimized performance

settings created by the manufacturer that can be selected in the BIOS. Using XMP

profiles can simplify memory performance tuning. Capability for memory performance

tuning will likely be limited if low speed, low cost DIMMs are being used.

3.1.3 Power Supply

Performance tuning will increase the demand on the system power supply. Lower

wattage power supplies may have insufficient capacity once the load imposed by the

board, graphics card(s), the processor cooler, other system fans, hard drives, CD/DVD

drives, and other accessories are combined. Inadequate power supply capacity will

result in system shutdowns and stability problems when performance tuning is

attempted or later when a performance tuned system is being operated.

For Intel Desktop Board DP67BG, the power supply should have at least 150 watts of

unused capacity to accommodate the typical needs of performance tuned processor

and memory. For more extreme performance, additional capacity beyond the extra

150 watts will be needed. Additional power supply capacity will also be needed if a

performance tuned graphics card or pair of graphics cards will be included in the

system. Consult the graphics card manufacturer’s specifications to determine these

additional capacity requirements.

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