Hello Kevin
  As far as I can tell there is no good or bad in your PC as regards the
setting of "spread spectrum" in bios.  This is because it has no
apreciable effect to the function of a PC as perceived by the user and
really only hasa "specmanship" effect as regards government
emission standards and has more to do with a faulty definition and means of
testing than anything else.  In a PC bios it is simply a way to pass the
test even though enabling it actually often increases emissions.  The best
concise explanation I have seen is on WikiPedia here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_spectrum

Jimmy


> Hi,
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> I'm puzzled as to SS use in computer Bios. In radios I thought it mean't that 
> the frequency was inconstant and usually hopping around.
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> I would appreciate some knowledgeable responses.
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> Why is it's use optional in bios, if it's a good thing, why isn't it the 
> default?
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> Thanks
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> KevinJ
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