Asus CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA User Guide - Page 144

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4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from: • Auto Mode • Max. Power Saving Mode • High Performance Mode When you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. EPU main menu Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support

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Chapter 4: Software support
4.3.7
ASUS EPU
ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system
power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently
adjusts the power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components, the
EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent
acceleration and overclocking.
ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from:
Auto Mode
High Performance Mode
When you select Auto Mode
, the system shifts modes automatically
according to the current system status. You can also configure advanced settings
for each mode.
Launching EPU
After installing EPU from the motherboard
support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to
launch the program.
EPU main menu
Max. Power Saving Mode
Displays the following
message if no VGA power
saving engine is detected.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website
at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.