Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
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Package C-State limit (Available when Power Technology is set to
Custom)
This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package register.
The options are C0, C2,
C6,
and No Limit.
Energy/Performance Bias
Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system
performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency with maxi
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mum power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management
via IPMI 2.0. The options are Performance,
Balanced Performance
, Balanced
Energy, and Energy Efficient.
Factory Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the manufacturer during which
long duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the power limit (in watts) set by the user during which long
duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0.
Factory Long Duration Maintained
This item displays the period of time (in seconds) set by the manufacturer during
which long duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Maintained
This item displays the period of time (in seconds) during which long duration
power is maintained. The default setting is 0.
Recommended Short Duration Power
This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by
the manufacturer.
Short Duration Power Limit
During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processors default power setting
and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By increasing this value, the proces-
sor can provide better performance for short duration. This item displays the time
period during which short duration power is maintained. The default setting is 0.