Asus Z87-WS User Manual page 36

5. TPU switch
With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjust the
CPU ratio and clock speed for optimal system performance.
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Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system
automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for enhanced performance.
When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the
system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for
enhanced performance.
The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is
enabled. Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED.
If you enable this switch under a Windows
activated after the next system bootup.
You may use the 4-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application,
adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However,
the system will use the last setting you have made.
OS environment, the TPU function will be
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