To turn a budget quad-core version of a CPU into full six-cores, BIOSTAR MICROTECH has unveiled its new "TA890FXE" motherboard with "BIO-unlocKING" utility.
AMD new Phenom II X6 processor with 890FX chipset combination, a high-powered computing platform is designed to meet the demand of gaming enthusiasts. The processor can switch between utilizing two or three cores for functions such as running productivity software to six cores for content creation and immersive 3D applications.
BIOSTAR "BIO-unlocKING" utility, an exclusive development from BIOSTAR that provides an ease-of-use interface for overclocking the hidden CPU cores. It is not only capable of unlocking a 4-core processor but also capable of unlocking a 6-core processor. BIOS will automatically detect the numbers of hidden cores during installation; users just simply press the “F6” button to unlock. The "BIO-unlocKING" utility is available on every BIOSTAR 8xx series motherboard.
