Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ACU User Guide - Page 151

Energy Processing Unit (EPU) EPU is a real-time system power-saving chip that automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the lifespan of your hardware components. Using EPU Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode Click to configure the Click to configure the settings settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode Click to configure the settings in Away mode Click to configure the Global settings Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the Click to apply the adjustments adjustments • When you enable Configured 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 on your preferred default value. • Configured 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. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 4-9