Chapter 3 – Asus P9X79 User Manual
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Chapter 3
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
The default setting of this item will be TDP (130W). For Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio
can be kept a time duration exceed TDP for maximum performance. Any value under
255 can be programmed. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
This value can vary from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over
TDP should be maintained. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
This is the second power limit to provide rapid protection when package power
exceeds Power Limit 1. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. For Intel
recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10
msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto]
This item allows user to set the maximum additional voltage applies to the CPU when
Turbo Boost is engaged. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value.
CPU Core Current Limit [Auto]
This item allows user to enter CPU Current Limit, unit in 0.125A. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value.
CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage.
[Offset Mode]
Allows you to set the CPU VCORE Offset voltage.
CPU VCORE Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to [Manual Mode]
and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.700V
with a 0.005V interval.
CPU VCCSA Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCCSA voltage.
[Offset Mode]
Allows you to set the CPU VCCSA Offset voltage.
CPU VCCSA Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to [Manual Mode]
and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.700V
with a 0.005V interval.
Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE/VCCSA Voltage item to [Offset
Mode].
[+]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–]
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU VCORE/VCCSA Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V
with a 0.005V interval.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system
unstable.