User Manual

ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA BIOS Manual
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The following item appears only when CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Auto].
VRM Spread Spectrum
This item allows you to reduce the magnitude of peak noise from the
VRM. Enable this item to reduce peak noise. Disable this settings when
overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when VRM Spread Spectrum is set to [Disabled].
Active Frequency Mode
Enable this item to enhance the power saving option.
Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Duty Control
CPU power duty control adjusts the duty cycle of each VRM phase based upon
current and/or temperature.
[T. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode.
[Extreme] Select to set the VRM current balance mode.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Phase Control
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase
Response]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
The following item appears only when CPU Power Phase Control is set to [Power Phase
Response].
Power Phase Response
This item allows you to set the response time, selecting the ultra fast mode
for a faster power phase response. The reaction time will be longer when
the regular mode is selected.
Configuration options: [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
CPU Power Thermal Control
This item allows you to set the VRM thermal cut-off trip point. 115 Celsius is default
and recommended for all overclocking and normal use. Can be set to a lower value if
a lower thermal cut-off point is preferred. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink.