Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 User Guide - Page 91

Internal CPU Power Management, Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency KHz [300]

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CPU Power Thermal Control [120] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. Set a higher value to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to [Manual] to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability. The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower frequency for an enhanced system stability. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from 300 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to the full phase mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] 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] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 3-23

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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2
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Chapter 3
CPU Power Thermal Control [120]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys
to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. Set a higher value
to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. Set this item to
[Manual]
to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range
or enhanced system stability.
The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to
[Manual]
.
Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for an increased
overclocking range or a lower frequency for an enhanced system stability.
Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 300 KHz to
500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
[Optimized]
Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
[Extreme]
Set to the full phase mode.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to
[Extreme]
. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
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]