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bus frequency x 5 ratio ?
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This simply refers to the 'multiplier' applied to the 'bus' frequency. To explain in simple terms, consider the 'bus' frequency to be the main system operating frequency, in this case 90MHz. Now, the CPU can operate signifigantly faster than this and the bus frequency is multiplied electronically by a certain amount, in your case X5 to produce a CPU clock speed of 5 times 90, or 450MHz. The amount can sometimes be varied in the BIOS, but if increased beyond the manufacturer's reccomendations could cause it to fail. The X5 ratio is simply stating the safe working clock speed of the CPU. My suggestions are what I would try myself. If incorrect, I welcome corrections to my rather limited knowledge. Andy.
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