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Chapter 4: Software support

4.3.2

EPU

EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility

provides several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting

Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current

system status. You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU

frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control.

Launching EPU

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by

clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

*• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced

since you installed EPU.

*• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced

since you click the Clear button

.

• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website

at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.

*Shifts between the display of

Total and Current CO2 reduced

Displays the system

properties of each

mode

Displays the following

message if no VGA power

saving engine is detected.

Advanced settings for each mode

Multiple system

operating modes

Displays current mode

The items lighting up means

power saving engine is

activated
Displays the amount of CO2

reduced

Displays the

current CPU power