Supero C7Z170-SQ, User Manual

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Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard User’s Manual
Power Limit 3
This feature configures Package Power Limit 3, 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 3 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
0 . This value may vary
between 0~128.
Power Limit 3 Duty Cycle
This item allows the user to determine the percentage of time the
CPU should operate at the power set by the user for the item above
(i.e., If Power Limit 3 Time is set at 100 secs, a 60% duty cycle
means the CPU will run 60 seconds at the power limit set in Power
Limit 3 every 100 seconds.). Use the number keys on your keyboard
to enter the value between 1~100. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer’s
default setting.
Power Limit 3 Lock
This feature enables or disables the locking of Power Limit 3 settings.
When enabled Power Limit 3 settings will be locked and a reset will
be required to unlock the register. The options are
Disabled and
Enabled.
CPU Flex Ratio Override
Select Enabled to activate CPU Flex Ratio programming. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
CPU Flex Ratio Settings
When CPU Flex Ratio is enabled, this sets the value for the CPU Flex Ratio.
The default is
35 . Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
CPU Max OC Ratio
This option sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the CPU core. The
allowable range is from 0~80. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to
change the value.