ASUS P5N73-AM Manual Do Utilizador

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Appendix: CPU features

To use the EIST feature:
1.  Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2.  Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, 

then press <Enter>.

3.  Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], 

then press <Enter>. 

4.  Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5.  After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then 

select Properties from the pop-up menu.

6.  When the Display Properties window 

appears, click the Screen Saver tab.

7.  Click the Power button on the 

Monitor power section to open the 

Power Options Properties window.

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Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
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Intel

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 Pentium

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 4 processor with EIST support

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BIOS file with EIST support

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Operating system with EIST support (Windows

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 XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or 

later versions)

•  The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can 

download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/

support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for 

details.

•  Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.