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Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99

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2014/09/28 20:09:53 (permalink)
I cant find any info in my Classified X99 manual on the MCU Turbo switch.
I see it mentioned but no info.
I see it labeled on my MB.
I don't see it mentioned here at the forum.
I hope starting this thread we can get some questions answered.
If anyone can point me to some info I can read, I would appreciate it.
If anyone can help us to understand what the MCU Turbo switch is for, please do.
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    nealb90
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/09/28 21:49:56 (permalink)
    I would also like to know this! Is it possibly an automatic overclock switch? I currently have it in the off position and have an overclock of 4.5ghz so I don't know if switching it to the on position would help.
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/09/30 08:33:04 (permalink)
    Nobody knows what it does?
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/09/30 23:05:20 (permalink)
    Ironically, it down clocks to a low multiplier by design.

    From Tech Support:

    "The switch is mainly used when LN2 overclocking at extremely high clock frequencies when you can’t boot up. You turn it on and boot up at a very low frequency, then once booted to Windows flip it back to all the multiplier set in BIOS to take affect. It’s a feature that in general most people will ever need to use."
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/09/30 23:31:41 (permalink)
    epinheiro
    Ironically, it down clocks to a low multiplier by design.

    From Tech Support:

    "The switch is mainly used when LN2 overclocking at extremely high clock frequencies when you can’t boot up. You turn it on and boot up at a very low frequency, then once booted to Windows flip it back to all the multiplier set in BIOS to take affect. It’s a feature that in general most people will ever need to use."



     
    Hello chesspc
     
    i can confirm that the answer above is correct. MCU is basically a limiter for the CPU multiplier. When you are pushing for VERY high clocks, usually only used for LN2, you can lock it at lower multi for booting, once into windows you can then flip the switch back, this will then allow it to hit the multiplier you set in BIOS.
    post edited by EVGATech_GabrielT - 2014/10/01 06:07:08
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/10/01 05:32:39 (permalink)
    thank you very much.
    that clears it up.
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    Re: Question about the MCU Turbo switch on the Classified X99 2014/10/01 06:26:19 (permalink)
    Glad I could help. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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