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Chapter 4, 7 asus epu – Asus P7H55-M PRO User Manual

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ASUS P7H55-M PRO

4-9

Chapter

4

EPU supports iGPU power saving solution when you use an Intel

®

Clarkdale CPU and

install the GPU Boost driver from the support DVD.

Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website
at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.

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:

Turbo 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.
The first time you launch EPU, the
following message will appear, asking
you to run Calibration first. Running
calibration allows the system to detect
CPU properties to optimize power
management.
Click

Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears.

EPU main menu

Medium Power Saving Mode

Max. Power Saving Mode

Displays the following message

if no VGA power saving engine is

detected.

iGPU energy saving status

GPU Boost is available only when

you install the GPU Boost driver

from the support DVD.