Like the mainboard design, the BIOS of DFI LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS is very simple, but contains all necessary options. All overclocking related parameters are gathered together in the section called Genue BIOS Settings, with processor technologies, timings and voltages singled out on separate pages.

Besides the common parameters, CPU Feature section allows disabling all processor cores except the first one.

The list of adjustable timings is not as long as in some other mainboards, however, there is everything necessary for system fine tuning. The only upsetting thing here is that we can’t change one of the most important chipset North Bridge parameter: Performance Level.

BIOS of DFI LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS mainboard allows changing all key voltages. The supported adjustment range for these voltages is more than sufficient: processor Vcore can be increased by more than 0.7V, and Vmem – up to 3.28V. The adjustment increments are also sufficient. It is good to have efficient tools for fixing Vdroop (processor core voltage drop in case of current increase).

In reality we managed to get DFI LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS to work stably with a quad-core CPU at 475MHz FSB without increasing the CPU VTT to extreme and dangerous heights. It is a very good result that will suit not only for some short-term benching, but also for continuous everyday work 24/7. We managed to succeed having fine-tuned GTL Reference Voltage appropriately. The full set of voltages for 475MHz FSB is given on the screenshot below: