Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 Manual page 84

CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to
[Manual].
DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to
[Auto].
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe]
[Extreme]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase
Response]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Power Phase Response].
The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when the CPU Power Phase Control is set to [Power
Phase Response].
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Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range
from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]
This item allows you to enhance the system stability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode.
Select to set the VRM current balance mode.
Power Phase Response [Fast]
This item allows you to select the power phase response speed.
Configuration options: [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup