Asus Sabertooth 55i - Manual (Page 17)

ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 1-3
Chapter 1
1.3.2 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design
ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design
The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2
phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for Memory controller inside
CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively
enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low
RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made
high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 12+2 phase VRM design also ensure
longer component life and minimum power loss.
ESP – Efficient Switching Power Design
Exclusively for this motherboard, the power switching design is provided not only for the
CPU, but also for other key components such as graphics card, PCI slots, and chipsets.
E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation.
TUF Cap. & MOSFET (certified by military standard)
Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust capacitors and
MOSFETs – certified through third-party, military testing.
1.3.3 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions
CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology
Innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system. It replaces traditional
antioxidants to dissipate heat better with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area.
Better cooling leads to overall improvement in system stability.
DO NOT uninstall the heatsink module by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and
affect the heat dissipation performance.
CoolMem! Fan Frame
CoolMem! fan frame provides an effective and easy DIY way to cool the memory. The frame
encloses 40mm or 50mm fans and fits them directly over the memory module. CoolMem! Fan
Frame keeps your memory under a proper operating temperature, helping your system cool
and stable.
T.Probe Technology
The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in
real-time. This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to run at
lower temperatures and extending their lifespan.
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different
geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to page 4-4 for details.