Asus P8H61-MX USB3 - Manual (Page 49)

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13
2.4.7 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 or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. 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 increased average consumption
and decrease average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology item
to [Enabled].
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
conditions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
The following items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep
Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.