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PCIE Tuning

CPU PCIE Controller [Enabled]

CPU PCIE Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIE Clock Amplitude [Auto]

Adjust the magnitude of the PCIE Clocks. Higher may be better.

Configuration options: [Auto] [+5] - [-4]

Internal Graphics [Auto]

Keep IGD enabled based on setup options.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Power Management

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].

Turbo Mode Parameters

Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration thay exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W to 4096W.

Package Power Time Window [Auto]

Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 second to 127 seconds.

Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W to 4096W.

CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]*

Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval.

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup