Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME User Guide - Page 107

CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto], Manual, CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]

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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]. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500] 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 500 KHz to 800 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. 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]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode. [Extreme] Select to set the VRM current balance mode. 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. CPU Power Thermal Control [115] Higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [115] - [136] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME 3-15

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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME
3-15
Chapter 3
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]
.
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500]
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 500 KHz to 800 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
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
].
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]
This item allows to enhance the system stability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode.
[Extreme]
Select to set the VRM current balance mode.
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.
CPU Power Thermal Control [115]
Higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.
Configuration options: [115] - [136]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored