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Introduction
Systems based on the platform technology codenamed “Scorpius” may be tuned to deliver
added system performance. The AMD FX™ CPUs and the AMD 9-series chipset
motherboards offer an exciting amount of performance tuning options, including potential
overclocking headroom. Note that each processor and chipset is different, and may result in
lower or no overclocking margin.
The critically acclaimed AMD OverDrive™ utility gives users advanced control of system
performance. This utility can be used to fine tune your performance settings in real time with
easy-to-use screens designed for novice to expert users. More details on how to use the
AMD OverDrive utility are included in the “AMD OverDrive utility” section of this guide.
The purpose of this document is to provide detailed information on the various performance
tuning knobs that are present in systems based on the AMD “Scorpius” platform technology.
The guide will also offer various suggestions, “tips & tricks” and a comprehensive list of target
clock speeds.
The combination of AMD “Scorpius” platform technology, AMD OverDrive utility and optimal,
fine tuned settings can be used to enable truly impressive performance tuning results!
“AMD Scorpius” AM3 platform with aggressive cooling solution has achieved record breaking results.