Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 - Manual (Page 106)

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
Chapter 4
4.3.4 ASUS EPU
ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient 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:
• Auto Mode
• High Performance Mode
When you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the
current system status. You can also configure 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.
EPU main menu
• Max. Power Saving Mode
• EPU supports GPU power saving solution when you install the GPU Boost driver from
the support DVD and set EPU to Auto or Maximum Power Saving Mode.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website
at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
Displays the following message
if no VGA power saving engine is
detected.
GPU energy saving status
GPU Boost is available only when
you install the GPU Boost driver
from the support DVD.
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