Fan Xpert 3 - Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME User Manual

Energy Processing Unit (EPU)
EPU is a real-time system power-saving chip that automatically detects the current
system load and intelligently moderates power usage. It offers a total system-wide energy
optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the lifespan of your hardware components.
Using EPU
Click to configure the settings
in High Performance mode

Fan Xpert 3

ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of your fans for a cooler and more quiet
computing environment. With its fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically
tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to achieve their best cooling performance.
ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for the CPU and
chassis fans. You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a
noiseless operation during light loads.
Click to set the
fan's speed to
silent mode
Click to set the balanced
configuration between the
fan's noise level and speed
4-10
Click to configure the settings
in Max Power Saving mode
Click to configure the
settings in Away mode
Click to enable the
default settings
Click to switch between CPU
and chassis fan screens
Click to configure the
Global settings
Click
to adjust the
Power Plan
time
Click to undo the Click to apply the
adjustments adjustments
Click to increase the fan's
speed for a high cooling
capability
Chapter 4: Software Support
or
Click a screen
to select the
type of fan
that you want
to customize
Click to
maximize the
fan speed