Cpu Power Management Configuration - Asus Z170M-PLUS User Manual

Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the
operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU
configuration. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non‑Turbo Performance] [Turbo
Performance] [Auto]

CPU Power Management Configuration

Intel SpeedStep™ [Enabled]
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This item allows more than two frequency rates to be supported. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.
CPU C-States [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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