Asus MAXIMUSVIHERO Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
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Chapter 4
Energy Processing Unit (EPU)
EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control
settings to their power-saving conditions.
Using EPU
When you enable Congured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition,
the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows
®
OS information of your
computer. However, the true CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you
manually set. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to your preferred
default value.
Congured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and
affects the CPU performance under system heavy load. To restore your system to its
default settings, reboot your computer.
Click to
select a fan
prole
Click or
to adjust the
congured Max
CPU Power
Tick to select
a setting for
Add-on USB
ports power
Click to congure the
settings in Auto mode
Click to congure the settings
in High Performance mode
Click to congure the settings
in Max Power Saving mode
Click to congure the
settings in Away mode
Tick to select
a setting
for Voltage
Decrement
Click to undo the
adjustments
Click to enable the
default settings
Click to
apply the
adjustments