
Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility Release v2.1
Readme for Intel Extreme Series Desktop Board DP67BG
January 5, 2011

This README file contains the latest information for the Intel XTU v2.1 
release software application that is used with the Intel(R) Desktop 
Board DP67BG.


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README CONTENTS
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1.  Warnings. Cautions and Notes
2.  Introduction
3.  System Requirements
4.  Installation 
5.  Known Issues and Workarounds
6.  Reference Documentation
7.  License Code
8.  Legal Disclaimer


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1.  WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
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Please read the following Warnings, Cautions, and Notes before using the 
Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility application (also called Intel XTU):

Warning: Altering PC memory frequency and/or voltage may (1) reduce system 
         stability and use life of the system, memory and processor; 
         (2) cause the processor and other system components to fail; 
         (3) cause reductions in system performance; (4) cause additional 
         heat or other damage; and (5) affect system data integrity. 
         Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, if used with 
         altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any 
         particular purpose. Check with memory manufacturer for warranty 
         and additional details.

Warning: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (1) reduce system 
         stability and useful life of the system and processor; 
         (2) cause the processor and other system components to fail; 
         (3) cause reductions in system performance; (4) cause additional 
         heat or other damage; and (5) affect system data integrity. 
         Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the 
         processor beyond its specifications. 

Caution: When manually adjusting settings, remember to not do other work 
         on the system (such as write a document or browse the Internet).  
         Please leave the system alone and wait for any automatic reboots 
         to complete to prevent any loss of open work files or data.

Caution: If the system hangs or becomes inoperable (black screen) during 
         a reboot, it is possible that the system was pushed too far and is 
         unable to recover.  You will need to reset the system which may 
         include using the jumper on the desktop board, or shutting down 
         the system by removing power.  Intel recommends manually adjusting 
         system settings in small reasonable increments.

Note:    Microsoft* .NET Framework (version 3.5 or higher) is required.

Note:    Temperature measurements are approximate and should not be used 
         to validate thermal solutions.

Note:    The shorter term 'CPU' in this document will always refer to the 
         processor that is used by the computer.


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2.  INTRODUCTION
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Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) lets you modify the processor 
(CPU) and memory tuning parameters to ensure system stability, to optimize 
performance, and to control cooling and acoustic characteristics.  The 
Intel XTU interface displays provide real time feedback of relevant 
information so you can observe the effects of changing various parameters.

In Addition, with this application you can:

 -  Monitor the voltage, power supply, and fan speeds.
 -  Perform stress tests to demonstrate system and settings stability.
 -  Conduct performance testing to measure the impact of system 
    configuration and setting modifications.

Intel XTU user interface has five main sections.

Navigation and Views -- The navigation area lists all of the major 
functions of Intel XTU. You can see the details about your system in 
system information, change system settings in a free form in manual 
tuning, test the stability of your system in stress tests, and manage 
sets of system settings in profiles.

Two views are available: full view and monitoring view. The toggle on the 
top-right corner of the window switches between these two views.  You can 
also resize each the sections for tuning controls, the system table, the 
system graphs, and the system monitors by dragging their borders.

Tuning Controls -- This area of the user interface displays the controls 
for changing the system settings in manual tuning. For stress tests and 
profiles, this area displays the settings for these features.

System Table -- The system table displays information about the current 
system settings and a summary of your changes. The system table is 
customizable. You can add or remove items and columns based on your 
overclocking strategy in the system table preferences.

System Graphs -- The system graphs show measured system values over a 
period of time. The system graphs update live as changes are detected in 
the system. You can customize the system graphs to show the data you need 
for your overclocking strategy in the system graphs preferences.

System Monitors -- The system monitors are dedicated views of selected 
system values. They display the range of the value, averages, and the 
current value. The monitors change color if the monitored values fall into 
warning or critical zones.

For more information, please refer to the help file for the Intel(R) 
Extreme Tuning Utility.

For support information, go to:
   http://support.intel.com/support/9089.htm

For more information, or to download a newer version of Intel XTU for your 
Intel(R) Desktop Board, go to:
   http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

It is recommended to always use the latest version of BIOS with the latest 
version of Intel XTU.  For more information for your specific motherboard, 
latest BIOS, drivers, or third-party software applications, go to:
   http://downloadcenter.intel.com/


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3.  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Hardware Requirements
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 -  Currently, Intel XTU v2.1 is supported on the Intel(R) Desktop 
    Board DP67BG.

 -  A video graphics card with hardware-based support for Microsoft* 
    DirectX* 10 or higher is strongly recommended.

 -  The minimum supported display resolution must be 1024 x 768 or 
    higher.

 -  The best overclocking feature set and results are achieved with 
    Intel(R) Extreme Series processors.  Intel XTU v2.1 will also run on 
    non-Extreme Series processors, but the CPU overclocking features are 
    limited.


Operating System
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Intel XTU v2.1 software should be installed on your Extreme Series Intel 
Desktop Board DP67BG with one of the following operating systems:

 -  Microsoft Windows* 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) for Home Premium, Professional, 
    and Ultimate editions.

 -  Microsoft Windows Vista* operating systems (32-bit and 64-bit) for 
    Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.

    Note: If your system has other applications running that could prevent 
          a system reboot, please close those applications before starting 
          an installation to protect you from loss of any unsaved data.

    Note: The Windows Vista Starter Edition and the Windows 7 Starter 
          Edition are not supported.  Earlier operating system versions of 
          Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, NT, 2000, ME, XP, and Server 2003 are not 
          supported.

    Note: The Microsoft .NET Framework Redistribution Package software 
          version 3.5 or higher is required and should be installed before
          attempting to install Intel XTU.  If not installed, then the 
          XTU installer will attempt to download and install the software 
          from the Internet.


Limitations
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 -  Only use Intel XTU v2.1 with the Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG.

 -  Do NOT use Intel XTU v2.1 with older Intel Extreme Series 
    motherboards.

 -  Do not install software for Intel(R) Desktop Control Center and 
    Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility 2.1 on the same computer.


BIOS Requirements
-----------------
Make sure you have the appropriate BIOS installed as follows:

 -  For Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG, use the BIOS:
       BGP6710J.86A version 1815 or newer

If you're not sure what BIOS version is installed, restart the computer 
and press F2 to enter the BIOS setup.  The BIOS version will be 
displayed.  For example, BIOS DP67BG is noted as follows:
      BGP6710J.86A.1815.2010.xxxx.xxxx

If you don't have the correct BIOS installed, you can download it from 
one of the following sites:
      http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx
      http://bios.intel.com  and go to the BIOS Search tab 

If needed, search on:
      "1815" or newer for Desktop Board DP67BG


CAUTION: Incrementing CPU Voltage Setting to Higher Values
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Due to the nature of over-clocking activities, a loss of processor 
execution could result in loss of control from the Intel XTU 
application.  This could occur during manual tuning operation.  
System recovery might require:
 
 -  Powering-down the system.

 -  Performing a BIOS recovery (if needed, see BIOS Configuration 
    Jumper settings in your board's Technical Product Specification. 
    To find this document, search at the following URL: 
       http://support.intel.com     
    Then, find the desired Product and Motherboard.

 -  Restarting the system and then using more conservative 
    settings with the Intel XTU application.

This could happen when the CPU Voltage is incremented too high for the 
following:

 -  Existing settings (for example, Bus speed, Clock multiplier, 
    Memory timing).
 -  Cooling capability of the processor's heat sink and/or chassis 
    cooling capability.

Note that the cooling solutions (fan/heat sink and chassis cooling 
design) need to adequately keep the processor within its operating 
temperature range.  Otherwise, extreme settings of the CPU Voltage may 
result in:

 -  Loss of processor execution.
 -  System lockup.
 -  Permanent damage to your CPU.
 -  Or combinations of the above possible results.

If a higher CPU voltage is still desired after understanding the above 
risks, then a high performance cooling solution and improved chassis 
airflow is required.

Please review Section 1 in this readme (Warnings. Cautions and Notes) 
for other possible impacts of parameter modifications.


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4.  INSTALLATION
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To install Intel XTU v2.1:

1.  First log-in as an administrator.

2.  Make sure you have the latest BIOS installed as described in 
    Section 3 (System Requirements) under the information for BIOS 
    Requirements.  If no BIOS update is needed, continue on to Step 3.

    If a BIOS update is needed, go to:
       http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
    When finished, reboot the computer.

3.  Now locate the latest version of Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility 
    (v2.1 or higher) from the Intel download center.  
       http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

4.  Download the Intel XTU (v2.1 or higher) execution file (Setup.ZIP) 
    into a temporary folder on your computer for access during 
    installation.

5.  Extract the contents of the Setup.ZIP file into the same temporary 
    folder on your computer for access during installation.  Note that 
    you will end up with a Setup.EXE file and a Readme.TXT file.

6.  Now double-click or run the execution file (Setup.EXE) and follow 
    all message prompts and screens to completion.  Then you will be 
    prompted to do a system reboot. 

    Note: If Microsoft's .NET Framework version 3.5 software was not 
          previously installed, the XTU setup process will attempt to 
          download and install the .NET Framework software from the 
          Internet.  If this is not successful, the Intel XTU 
          installation will terminate.

7.  You are now ready to use the Intel XTU v2.1 application.  Again, 
    make sure that you are logged in as an administrator before running 
    Intel XTU.

8.  Look for the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility icon either under the 
    system's Start ==> All Programs path, or on the computer's desktop.  
    No system tray icon is automatically created for the Intel XTU 
    application.  Then click the desired location for the Intel Extreme 
    Tuning Utility icon to load and run the application.


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5.  KNOWN ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS
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After installing Intel XTU 2.1, if you encounter issues that are not 
documented below, please contact customer support at:
   http://support.intel.com/support/9089.htm

Try to capture a screen shot of the error message and have the following 
information in advance about your system;  specific desktop board product 
code, installed BIOS version, the operating system (such as Windows 7 or 
Windows Vista and if 32- or 64-bit), and the user language of the 
operating system.


Issues for Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG
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ISSUE-1 --  Disabling Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology using Intel XTU

  DESCRIPTION - Attempting to disable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology 
            from within the Intel XTU application with non-default 
            values for core multipliers or for current limits will 
            result in those values being reset to default settings.  
            But Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will still remain 
            enabled during this attempt.

  WORKAROUND - Note that up to two attempts will be needed.  First get 
            all Intel XTU values for Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology to 
            a default status.  Once achieved, then set Intel(R) Turbo 
            Boost Technology to a disabled setting.  This should 
            successfully disable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology.

  STATUS -  Under investigation 


ISSUE-1 --  Disabling Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology using BIOS Settings

  DESCRIPTION - Attempting to disable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology 
            from within BIOS will result in Intel XTU resetting values 
            for core multipliers and current limits to default settings.  
            But Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will continue to remain 
            enabled or become re-enabled during this attempt.


  WORKAROUND - Disable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology from within the 
            Intel XTU application to work around this issue.  Note that 
            up to two attempts will be needed.  

            First get all Intel XTU values for Intel(R) Turbo Boost 
            Technology to a default status.  Once achieved, then set 
            Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology to a disabled setting.

  STATUS -  Under investigation


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6.  REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
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Intel(R) Desktop Board and Associated Documentation
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For more information on your specific motherboard, go to:
   http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

For other information or documentation go to:
   http://support.intel.com

Technical Product Specification Documents for:

 -  Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG Technical Product Specification

Intel(R) Desktop Board's Technical Memory Listing (supported and 
tested memory):

 -  For Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG, go to:
       http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dp67bg/sb/CS-031957.htm


Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility
-------------------------------

To download a different or newer version of Intel XTU for your 
Intel(R) Desktop Board, go to:
   http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

The help file for the Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility is contained 
inside the Intel XTU application.


Setting Adjustments (Manual-Tuning)
-----------------------------------

Quick Start Guides for your first tuning session:

 -  Quick Start Basic Tuning Guide for Extreme Series Intel(R) Desktop 
    Board DP67BG

 -  Note that some of the Quick Start documents listed above might take 
    until the end of January 2011 to become available.

Intel Extreme Series Tuning Guide for your advanced tuning:

 -  Intel(R) Desktop Board DP67BG Extreme Series Performance Tuning Guide


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7.  LICENSE CODE
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Please refer to your full Product License Agreement for the complete 
text of the software license.

A portion of this software is object code provided with the Microsoft 
Enterprise Library. This object code is provided with the license 
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Published: October 12, 2006 

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8.  LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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