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DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual].
Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300KHz to
600KHz with a 50KHz interval.
GT Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
This item adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s phase.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
GT Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Power Phase Response].
The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when you set the GT Power Phase Control to [Power
Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster power phase response. The reaction time will be
longer when [Regular] is selected. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium]
[Regular]
2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average
heat production. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specication
limit. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2‑25