Asus P8Z77-V LX2 - Manual (Page 69)

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-11
Chapter 3
CPU Power Management
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel
® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and
core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption
and decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled].
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
conditions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
The following three items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items
to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.