Supero C7Z170-SQ, User Manual

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Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to
automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort
to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
Please refer to
Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled
and Enabled .
Turbo Mode
This feature allows processor cores to run faster than the frequency
recommended by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and
En-
abled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following items will display:
Package Power Limit MSR Lock
This feature enables or disables the locking of Package Power Limit
settings. When enabled Package Power Limit MSR will be locked and a
reset will be required to unlock the register. The options are
Disabled
and Enabled.
Power Limit 1 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 1 Override. If this op-
tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit
and Power Limit 1 Time Window. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Power Limit 1
This feature configures Package Power Limit 1, in milliwatts. When the
limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see
item below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a
higher limit improves performance. This value must be between Min
Power Limit TDP limit. If value is '0' the BIOS will program the TDP
value. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The
default setting is dependent on the CPU.
Power Limit Window
This item determines how long the time window over which the TDP
value is maintained. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter
the value. The default setting is
8 . This value may vary between 0~128.
Power Limit 2 Override
This feature disables or enables the Power Limit 2 Override. If this op -
tion is disabled, the BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit
and Power Limit 2 Time Window. The options are Disabled and Enabled.