2.4.4DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

2.4.5CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and

 

core frequency which may result in increased average consumption

 

and decrease average heat production.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled].

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

 

conditions.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

The following five items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press <Enter>. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

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