Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z - Manual (Page 100)

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
CPU Performance Settings
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 to adjust the value. 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.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage
and core frequency which may result in decreased average
consumption and decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology item to [Enabled].
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in
specific condition.
Maximum Power [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] Allows you to set maximum values for maximum overclocking.
The following four items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled] and Maximum
Power set to [Disabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
CPU Core Current Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
CPU I/O Current Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.