Asus P5Q Turbo - Motherboard - ATX - Asus Epu

ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-5
Chapter 4
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website
at www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.
4.3.3 ASUS EPU
ASUS EPU is an energy-efcient 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 congure 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 rst time you launch EPU, the
following message will appear, asking
you to run Calibration rst. 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