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.

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 voltage.

[Offset Mode]

Allows you to set the 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.

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This item appears only when you set the VSA CPU 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 Voltage item to [Offset Mode].

[+]To offset the voltage by a positive value.

[–]To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU VCore 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.

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