MSI z170a GAMING M9 ACK User Manual page 70

Package C State limit [Auto]
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This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is
idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when
Intel C-State is enabled.
▶ CFG Lock [Enabled]
Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ EIST [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel
appear when OC Explore Mode is set to Normal.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel
appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]
▶
Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit(W).
▶ Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]
Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
CPU Current Limit (A) [Auto]
▶
Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the
current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core
frequency for reducing the current.
▶ FCLK Frequency [Auto]
Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base
clock frequency.
▶ DMI Link Speed [Auto]
Sets DMI speed.
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Locks the CFG lock bit.
Un-locks the CFG lock bit.
Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency
dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and
average heat production.
Disables EIST.
Turbo Boost. This item is for Normal mode and
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Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over
specification when system request the highest performance state.
Disables this function.
SpeedStep Technology. This item will
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