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Intel® Desktop Board DH67BL
Performance Tuning Guide
Revision 1.0
February 2011
Order Number: G26416-001
Intel Desktop Board DH67BL Performance Tuning Guide
WARNING
Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications.
WARNING
Altering PC memory frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system, memory and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory included, if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. Check with the memory manufacturer for warranty and additional details.
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Contents
1Introduction
22nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family and Intel® H67
Express Chipset General Concepts
2.1 Architecture...................................................................................... |
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3 Intel® Desktop Board DH67BL Performance Tuning Using
BIOS Setup
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Hardware Considerations for Performance Tuning .................................. |
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System Cooling...................................................................... |
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Accessing BIOS Setup ........................................................................ |
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Obtain the Latest Drivers.................................................................. |
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Recovering from an Unstable System ................................................. |
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BIOS Configuration Jumper.................................................... |
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3.4.2 Remove Power and Reboot .................................................... |
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3.5.1 Configure the BIOS for Performance Tuning ............................. |
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3.5.1.1 Graphics Voltage and Multiplier ................................. |
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3.5.1.2 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.................................. |
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3.5.1.3 Burst Mode Power Limit ........................................... |
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3.5.1.5 Sustained Mode Power Limit ..................................... |
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IGD Current Limit ................................................... |
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Recommended Power Settings .................................. |
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Check Stability..................................................................... |
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Tune Memory ...................................................................... |
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Memory Performance Options ................................... |
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3.5.4 Reduce Voltage, Current, and Power ....................................... |
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3.5.5 Save Custom Defaults Settings .............................................. |
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4 Performance Tuning Examples
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Max Multiplier ................................................................................. |
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Max Multiplier and Graphics Voltage Overrides..................................... |
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AParameter Descriptions for BIOS Performance Settings
BParameter Descriptions for Memory Performance Settings
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2.1. Simplified Block Diagram.................................................................... |
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3.1. Performance Tuning Disclaimer ......................................................... |
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3.2. Processor Overrides with Default Settings ........................................... |
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3.3. Graphics Multiplier Setting ................................................................ |
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3.4. Graphics Voltage Setting Adjusted ..................................................... |
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3.5. Power Settings................................................................................ |
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3.6. Memory Overrides ........................................................................... |
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3.7. Using the BIOS to Store Current Performance Settings ......................... |
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4.1. 1800 MHz Intel HD Graphics Frequency Using Graphics |
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Max Multiplier ................................................................................. |
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4.2. 2150 MHz Intel HD Graphics Frequency Using Graphics |
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Max Multiplier and Graphics Voltage Overrides..................................... |
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A-1. BIOS Performance Settings............................................................... |
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B-1. Memory Performance Settings........................................................... |
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Intel Desktop Board DH67BL Performance Tuning Guide
1 Introduction
Performance tuning of Intel® Desktop Board DH67BL enables useful gains that can enhance overall system performance for gaming, video editing, computation, performance benchmarking, and other uses.
This guide focuses on using the BIOS for performance tuning of Intel Desktop Board DH67BL. The main performance tuning focus area is Intel® HD Graphics. The procedures and examples included in this guide are for reference only and may not work in all situations and system configurations.
Intel Desktop Board DH67BL is designed with a number of enhancements to support performance tuning while protecting the user from overheating or damaging board components.
These enhancements include:
•Fan speed control — the processor and system fan speeds automatically increase when elevated temperatures are sensed.
•Processor thermal protection — the current applied to the processor is automatically reduced when the thermal protection temperature set point is reached.
•Processor voltage regulation thermal protection — the voltage regulation system current is automatically reduced when the thermal protection temperature set point is reached.
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22nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family and Intel® H67 Express Chipset General Concepts
2.1Architecture
Intel Desktop Board DH67BL is an Intel® H67 Express chipset-based desktop board in microATX form factor. It supports the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, Intel® Core™ i5 processors, and other Intel® processors in the LGA1155 package. The board features DVI-I and HDMI* connectors, and supports dual independent display for processors with Intel® HD Graphics. Powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core processors, Intel Desktop Board DH67BL delivers a superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.
Intel Desktop Board DH67BL also offers premium features, such as two SATA 6 Gb/s ports, two USB 3.0 ports with 5 Gb/s link speed, and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, which provides new levels of protection, performance, and expandability. A simplified system block diagram is shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1. Simplified Block Diagram
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