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Old 05-21-2007, 01:10 AM
Aaron Gray
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Default Re: Spread Spectrum in relation to clocks

"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 21 May 2007 01:09:51 +0100, "Aaron Gray"
> <ang.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>What does spread spectrum have to do with clocking. Theres options for it
>>in
>>BIOS'es.
>>
>>Many thanks in advance,
>>
>>Aaron
>>

>
> If the clocking remains at a fixed frequency, the noise
> generated also remains in a narrower band with more effect
> on other devices susceptible to noise pickup in that band.
> Spread spectrum varies that clock rate to minimize the
> effect. Generally I always disable Spread Spectrum as I
> never observe any problems on nearby equipment but if you
> did that's one place to look at resolving it.


Ah :)

Thanks,

Aaron



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