DMI Gen 2 [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Auto means Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

DMI De-emphasis Control [-6 dB]

Configure De-emphasis control on DMI. Configuration options: [-6 dB] [-3.5 db]

SATA Drive Strength [Auto]

SATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto] [+�10] - [-10]

PCIE Tuning

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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