MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt manual Chapter

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▶OverSpeed Protection

Monitors current CPU draw as well as power consumption; if it exceeds a certain level, the processor automatically reduces its clock speed. For overclocking, it is recommended this feature is disabled.

▶Intel C-State

C-state is a power management state that detects when the system is idle and lowers power consumption accordingly.

▶Package C State limit

This field allows you to select a C-state mode.

▶Long Duration Power Limit (W)

This field allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the long duration.

▶Long Duration Maintained (s)

This field allows you to adjust the maintaining time for long duration power limit.

▶Short Duration Power Limit (W)

This field allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the short duration.

▶Primary/ Secondary Plane Current Limit (W)

These fields allow you to adjust over current value limit of CPU (primary plane)/ iGPU (secondary plane) for turbo ratio.

▶Primary/ Secondary Plane Turbo Power Limit (W)

These fields allow you to adjust the turbo power limit of CPU (primary plane)/ iGPU (secondary plane) for turbo boost.

▶1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit

These fields show the 1/2/3/4 core ratio limit of CPU.

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