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CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. 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%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows you to set the full phase mode. CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] 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] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-PLUS 3-17

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ASUS Z87-PLUS
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Chapter 3
CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. 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%]
A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range
simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a fixed high DRAM
frequency to increase the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system
stability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to
[Manual]
.
DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300]
Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking
range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with
a 50kHz interval.
DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
[Auto]
Allows you to set the Auto mode.
[Optimized]
Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
[Extreme]
Allows you to set the full phase mode.
CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
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]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the base operating
frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to
[Enabled]
.