Asus Z170I PRO GAMING User Manual page 56

The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 200KHz to
350KHz with a 50KHz interval.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's
phase.
[T. Probe]
[Extreme]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme]
DRAM Current Capability [Auto]
The DRAM current capability adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. A higher
value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized]
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz)
The DRAM switching frequency will affect the overclocking range and system stability.
Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclocking range or a lower frequency to
enhance system stability.
2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Intel SpeedStep [Enabled]
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This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average
heat production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification
limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Set to the full phase mode.
Chapter 2: Getting started