What are the best BIOS settings for mining cryptocurrencies on the MSI Z170A M5 motherboard?

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• Arthur WeitzJun 25, 2020 · 5 years ago
  At BYDFi, we recommend the following BIOS settings for mining cryptocurrencies on the MSI Z170A M5 motherboard: 1. Enable 'Above 4G Decoding' to ensure the system can access more than 4GB of memory. 2. Set 'PCI-E Link Speed' to 'Gen2' for stable communication between the motherboard and the graphics cards. 3. Disable unnecessary onboard devices like audio and LAN to reduce power consumption. 4. Adjust the 'Power Limit' to provide sufficient power to the graphics cards without exceeding their limits. 5. Enable 'Mining Mode' if available, which optimizes the motherboard settings for mining. Remember to save the changes and restart the system for the settings to take effect. Happy mining with BYDFi!
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