Asus Z87A Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 2: BIOS information
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CPU C States [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states.
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The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode.
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CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.
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CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
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C6 Latency [Short]
Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state.
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CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] Report [CPU C7s]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.
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C7 Latency [Long]
Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state.
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Package C State Support [Auto]
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options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
2.6.2 PCH Conguration
PCI Express Conguration
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DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge
side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link.
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ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
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PCIe Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed.
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