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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description Option
C State Configuration Enables, disables C2/C3 CPU power states. Auto
enables C2 and C3 if a single core is detected and
disables C2+C3 if a dual core is detected.
Auto, Disabled, C2, C3, or C2 + C3
C1E Configuration Enables, disables the C1E power state, which
applies when a dual core is present. Auto enables
C1E only if a dual core is detected.
Auto or Disabled
CPU Throttle Enables, disables the CPU throttle, to increase
CPU speed and performance.
Disabled or Enabled
CPU Spread Spectrum Enables, disables the CPU Spread Spectrum
fucntion which allows the user to reduce the EMI of
the front side bus (FSB).
Disabled, 0.50% H.Kiss Up, 0.50%
H.Kiss Down, 0.75% H.Kiss Up, or
0.75% H.Kiss Up.
iGPU Spread Spectrum Enables, disable the iGPU Spread Spectrum
function.
Disabled, 1.00% Triangular Center,
2.00% Triangular Center, or 3.00%
Triangular Center
PCIE Spread Spectrum Enables, disables the PCIE Spread Spectrum
function.
Disabled or Triangular Down
SATA Spread Spectrum Enables, disables the SATA Spread Spectrum
funtion.
Disabled or Triangular Down
PState Configuration Enables, disables ACPI Pstate support.
Enabled or Disabled
USB CSC Resume Enables, disables USB CSC resume.
Disabled or Enabled
DIPM Enables, disables device initiated power
management on the hard disk.
Disabled or Enabled
HIPM Enables, disables host initiated power
management on the hard disk.
Enabled or Disabled
PCI Clocks Enables the PCI clock for all devices. Auto enables
the PCI clock for only connected devices.
Enabled or Auto
Fake Battery Subsystem Enables, disables the Fake Battery Subsytem
feature
Disabled or Enabled
AltVid Enables, disables the Altvid function, to reduce
processor voltage to the minimal operation level.
Disabled or Enabled
ASPM (L0s/L1) Enables, disables the Active State Power
Management (ASPM) states (L0s/L1)
Enabled or Disabled
Power Saver This sub menu displays all power saving options
and settings.
See the following page for a
description of each setting.