PEG Link Mode
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PEG Link Mode is a feature available in the BIOS
of some ASUS
motherboard
s, which automatically overclocks the video card
by a small amount. The possible settings for the option are Auto, Slow (Disabled), Normal , Fast, and Faster. The effects of the various settings are dependent on the type of video card.
The release of this technology by ASUS brought complaints by other manufacturers such as Gigabyte Technology
, who claimed that ASUS was using the setting to show their motherboards ran better than other brands - without explaining the usage of the setting was responsible. ASUS replied that the setting was in fact documented, but the setting description provides little explanation: "PEG Link Mode: Sets the PCI Express Graphics link mode."
However, the setting is considered to be a less effective overclock method than current methods with, for example, RivaTuner are.
BIOS
In IBM PC compatible computers, the basic input/output system , also known as the System BIOS or ROM BIOS , is a de facto standard defining a firmware interface....
of some ASUS
ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated is a multinational computer technology and consumer electronics product manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Its product range includes motherboards, desktops, laptops, monitors, tablet PCs, servers and mobile phones...
motherboard
Motherboard
In personal computers, a motherboard is the central printed circuit board in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system, providing connectors for other peripherals. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard, system board, or, on Apple...
s, which automatically overclocks the video card
Video card
A video card, Graphics Card, or Graphics adapter is an expansion card which generates output images to a display. Most video cards offer various functions such as accelerated rendering of 3D scenes and 2D graphics, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 decoding, TV output, or the ability to connect multiple monitors...
by a small amount. The possible settings for the option are Auto, Slow (Disabled), Normal , Fast, and Faster. The effects of the various settings are dependent on the type of video card.
The release of this technology by ASUS brought complaints by other manufacturers such as Gigabyte Technology
Gigabyte Technology
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of computer hardware products best known for its motherboards. The company is publicly held and traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange .-Company:...
, who claimed that ASUS was using the setting to show their motherboards ran better than other brands - without explaining the usage of the setting was responsible. ASUS replied that the setting was in fact documented, but the setting description provides little explanation: "PEG Link Mode: Sets the PCI Express Graphics link mode."
However, the setting is considered to be a less effective overclock method than current methods with, for example, RivaTuner are.