Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO Bios Manual page 30

The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Auto].
CPU Power Duty Control
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
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Auto]
[Standard]
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
DRAM Current Capability
This item provides a total power range for DRAM overclocking. A higher value setting
provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency
range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
DRAM Power Phase Control
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM.
Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme]
DRAM Switching Frequency
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.
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VRM Spread Spectrum
This item allows 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.
Automatically set the phase control mode.
The phase control will be based on the CPU command.
Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Set to the full phase mode.
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