Asus DELUXE P8Z77-I - Manual (Page 116)

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Chapter 4
4.3.4 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 CO
2
that has been reduced since you
installed EPU.
*• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO
2
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 CO
2
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
The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated
Displays the amount of
CO2 reduced
Displays the
current CPU power