Asus P9X79 - Manual (Page 88)

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
3.4.3 CPU Performance Settings
The items in this menu is setting for CPU Ratio/Features. is setting for CPU Ratio/Features.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio, The value will be
limit to CPU base or factory setting.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, allows the system operation system to dynamically
adjust processor voltage and cores frequency, which can result in decreased average power
consumption and decreased average heat production.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
It automatically allows processors cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s
operating below power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].