New MSI 785G motherboards have now even more value with just a simple
free upgrade of the CPU. The related MSI 785G models which are capable for unlocking the fourth core of a Phenom X3 CPU II are listed below. The unlock is possible, because we are dealing with the quad-core chips to processors. The activation of the fourth core takes place with relatively little effort by some easy BIOS settings. After the successful upgrade, the system is optimized for quad core applications and guarantees the best entertainment experiences for the new Windows 7 operating system. |
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How to release the fourth core? | ||
Step 1: CPU-Z screenshot of the old setting with three cores | ||
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Step 2: Boot the system and activate the BIOS | ||
Step 3: In the BIOS menu “Cell Menu,” you will find the messages “EC firmware” and “Advanced Clock Calibration” |
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Step 4: The entry “EC firmware” fnction need to be switched from “normal” to “special” |
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Step 5: The entry “Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC)” needs to be switched from “disabled” to “auto” |
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Step 6: Then save the settings and restart Windows (Save & Exit) | ||
Step 7: CPU-Z screenshot of the new settings with now four cores | ||
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