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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
•		 When	you	enable	Configured	Max	CPU	Power	for	advanced	energy	saving	condition,	the	CPU	frequency	may	display	800	MHz	in	the	Windows®	OS	information	of	your	computer.	However,	the	true	CPU	frequency...

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DIGI+
ASUS	DIGI+	Power	Control	features	the	revolutionary	and	innovative	digital	VRM	and	DRAM	Voltage	controllers.	These	controllers	offers	ultra-precise	memory	and	voltage	tuning	for	optimal	system	efficiency,	stability	and	performance.
The	following	screens	are	for	reference	only.	Configuration	options	varies	depending	on	the	motherboard	model.	
Click or tap to apply the changesClick or tap to undo the changes
CPU Power Phase ControlIncrease	the	phase	number	under	a	heavy	system	load	to	get	more...

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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.	
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Turbo App
Turbo	App	allows	you	customize	the	system	performance,	network	priority,	and	audio	setting	of	an	application.
When	an	application	is	on	the	Turbo	App	List,	you	can	allocate	the	CPU	frequency,	assign	a	network	priority,	and	define	the	audio	setting	of	the	selected	application.
Click to apply the changes
Click to scroll up/down 
Click to undo the changes
Click to assign a specific application\(.exe\) into Turbo App list
Click to refresh the list of running applications
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Click to select a USB device 
Click to enable the USB device\222s normal data transfer rate
Click to enable UASP or Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate
USB 3.0 Boost
USB	3.0	Boost	technology	supports	UASP	(USB	Attached	SCSI	Protocol)	that	automatically	speeds	up	the	transfer	rates	of	your	USB	storage	devices.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
To	launch	USB	3.0	Boost,	click	or	tap		on	the	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then	select USB 3.0 Boost.
Using the USB 3.0 Boost
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EZ Update
EZ	Update	is	a	utility	that	allows	you	to	automatically	update	your	motherboard’s	software,	drivers,	or	BIOS.
With	this	utility,	you	can	also	manually	update	the	BIOS	and	select	the	boot	logo	that	will	display	during	POST.
Launching EZ Update
To	launch	EZ	Update,	click	or	tap		on	the	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then	click EZ Update	on	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu	bar.
EZ Update screen
Click to automatically update your motherboard\222s driver, software and firmware
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System Information
This	utility	displays	the	detailed	information	and	settings	of	the	installed	motherboard,	CPU,	and	memory.
Launching the System Information
To	launch	System	Information,	click	or	tap		on	the	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then	select System Information.
Viewing the motherboard information
Click	or	tap	the	MB	tab	to	view	the	motherboard’s	information.
Viewing the CPU information
Click	or	tap	the	CPU	tab	to	view	the	processor’s	information.
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Viewing the SPD information
Click	or	tap	the	SPD	tab	to	view	the	memory’s	information.
Chapter 4: Software support 
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Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download
Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download
Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting
Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting
USB BIOS Flashback
USB	BIOS	Flashback	allows	you	to	check	and	save	the	latest	BIOS	version	to	a	USB	storage	device.	Use	this	utility	to	quickly	check	for	the	latest	available	BIOS	and	set	the	BIOS	download	schedule.
Launching USB BIOS Flashback
To	launch	USB	BIOS	Flashback,	click	or	tap		on	the...

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USB Charger+
USB	Charger+	allows	you	to	quick-charge	your	portable	USB	devices	even	if	your	computer	is	off,	in	sleep	mode,	or	in	hibernate	mode.
Before	using	USB	Charger+,	ensure	to	disable	the	ErP	Ready	item	in	the	BIOS.	To	do	this,	go	to	Advanced > APM > ErP Ready	in	the	Advanced	mode	then	set	this	item	to	[Disabled].
USB	Charger+	is	available	only	in	selected	motherboard	models.
Launching USB Charger+
To	launch	USB	Charger+,	click	or	tap		on	the	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then...