Asus P9X79 WS - Manual (Page 105)

ASUS P9X79 WS 3-25
Chapter 3
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
It automatically allows processors cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s
operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
This item is Power Limit 1 in Watts. Default setting of this item is TDP (130W). For
Sandy Bridge-E, Turbo Ratio can be kept a time duration exceeding TDP for maximum
performance. Any value under 255 can be programmed. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
This item is Power Limit 1 Time in second. The value can vary from 1 to 32, which
indicates that 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 item is Power Limit 2 value in Watts. It 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. Intel recommends that the 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.
Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto]
Maximum additional voltage can be applied to the CPU when Turbo Boost is engaged.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
CPU Core Current Limit [Auto]
This item allows user to enter CPU Core Current Limit, unit in 0.125A. Use the <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value.
CPU VCORE Voltage [Offset Mode]
This adjusts the power supply for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency
overclocking.
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE 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 VCORE voltage. The values range from 0.800V to
1.700V with a 0.005V interval.