gigabyte dynamic-6 gear switching technology
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How to choose a good motherboard ?. Power Phases. Gear 6. High. Gear 5. What is a Power Phase?. Gear 4. 1 set Phase Power = 2 MOSFETs + 1 Choke + 1 Solid Capacitor. + 12V (V in ). Power Phases. CPU Loading. What is a VRD?. Gear 3. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Delivering power only when it’s neededThe number of active VRM power phases are automatically adjusted according to the CPU loading, allowing the most energy efficient of power phases.
Supporting future CPUsGIGABYTE’s Intel platform-based motherboards are designed with the latest VRD 11.1 (Voltage Regulator Down) power design specification. All new future Intel CPU requiresa VRD 11.1 designed motherboard in order to maximize power efficiency and energy savings
GIGABYTE Dynamic-6 Gear Switching Technology
Automatically adjusts the number of active power phases needed according to CPU loading
World's only motherboard energy saving technology with hardware-based Dynamic 6-Gear / 4-Gear Switching.
How to choose a good motherboard ?
Power PhasesPower Phases
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What is a Power Phase?
+ 12V (Vin)
MOSFETSwitch that allows or stops electric current to pass through an electric circuit forpower charging
MOSFETSwitch that allows or stops electric current to pass through an electric circuit forpower discharging
ChokeStores energy andregulates current (Reduces EMI)
Solid CapacitorStores & discharges electric current when needed
CPU
1 set Phase Power = 2 MOSFETs + 1 Choke + 1 Solid Capacitor
Hi-MOS
Low-MOS
A Voltage Regulator Down (VRD) is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level for the CPU.
What is a VRD?
New VRD 11.1 Design
Older VRD Design
Future CPU Support Yes No
Better power efficiency Yes No
GIGABYTE’s unique LED hardware design allows users to see the dynamic gear shifting in real-time
Heavy Loading Light Loading
GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced features multiple gears, allowing the CPU to maintain optimum power efficiency from light all the way to heavy loading.
Dynamic 6-Gear Switching automatically adjusts the number of active power phases needed according to CPU loading
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Low
High
Gear 2
Gear 1
Gear 3
Gear 5
Gear 4
Gear 6