Asus Z170M-E D3 User Manual page 58

CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
The GT power duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's
phase.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of GT. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] or [Power Phase
Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power
Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system
performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency.
Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Intel SpeedStep
®
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]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal
Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 1 W to 4095 W.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time window for
Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds.
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[Enabled]
TM
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