Energy Processing Unit (Epu); Using Epu - Asus MAXIMUS VI HERO Manual

Energy Processing Unit (EPU)

EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control
settings to their power-saving conditions.

Using EPU

Click to configure the Click to configure the settings
settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode
• When you enable Configured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition,
the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows
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 to 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.
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
Click to configure the settings
in Max Power Saving mode
Click to enable the
default settings
Click to configure the
settings in Away mode
Click to undo the
adjustments
OS information of your
®
Tick to select
a setting
for Voltage
Decrement
Click or
to adjust the
configured Max
CPU Power
Click to
select a fan
profile
Tick to select
a setting for
Add-on USB
ports power
Click to
apply the
adjustments
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