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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	varies	depending	on	the	wattage	that	you	manually	set.	You	can	adjust	the	CPU	wattage	from	the	lowest	base	on	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.
Click  to select a fan profile
Click  or  to adjust the configured Max CPU Power
Click to configure the settings in Auto modeClick to configure the settings in High Performance mode
Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode
Click to configure the settings in Away modeClick to configure the Global settings 
Tick to select a setting for Voltage DecrementClick to undo the adjustmentsClick to enable the default settingsClick to apply the adjustments
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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	transient	and	better	thermal	performance.	Reduce	the	phase	number	under	a	light	system	load	to	increase	the	VRM	efficiency.
CPU VRM Switching FrequencyEnables	spread	spectrum	to	enhance	system	stability.
CPU Power Thermal ControlA	higher	temperature	brings	a	wider	CPU	power	thermal	range	and	extends	the	overclocking	tolerance	to	enlarge	the	overclocking	potential.
CPU Current CapabilityCPU	Current	Capability	provides	a	wider	total	power	range	for	overclocking.	A	higher	value	brings	a	wider	total	power	range	and	extends	the	overclocking	frequency	range	simultaneously.	
CPU Load-line CalibrationIt	allows	you	to	adjust	the	voltage	range	to	control	the	CPU	Load-line.	Adjust	to	a	high	value	for	system	performance	or	to	a	low	value	for	power	efficiency.
CPU Power Duty ControlCPU	Power	Duty	Control	adjusts	the	current	of	every	VRM	phase	and	the	thermal	conditions	of	every	phase	component.
Click or tap to switch between screens
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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.	
Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize
Click to set the fan\222s speed to silent mode
Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan\222s noise level and speed
Click to increase the fan\222s speed for a high cooling capability
Click to maximize the fan speed
Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens
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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
Applications list paneDisplays	all	the	running	applications	on	your	system.
Turbo App List paneDisplays	the	applications	added	to	the	Turbo	App	List.	
* Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured. 
Performance paneAllows	you	to	assign	the	CPU	performance	to	a	selected	application.
Audio paneAllows	you	to	manually	assign	a	preset	audio	configuration	to	a	selected	application.	
LAN paneAllows	you	assign	the	network	priority	to	a	selected	application.	
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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
•	 USB	3.0	Boost	automatically	detects	the	USB	3.0	devices	that	support	UASP.	For	a	list	of	UASP-supported	USB	3.0	devices,	visit	the	ASUS	website	at	www.asus.com.
•	 The	data	transfer	speed	varies	with	USB	devices.	For	a	higher	data	transfer	performance,	use	a	USB	3.0	device.
Ensure	to	connect	your	USB	3.0	device	to	the	USB	3.0	ports	that	support	USB	3.0	Boost.	Refer	to	the	Rear I/O connection section of	your	user	guide	for	more	details.
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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
Click to search and select the BIOS fileClick to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS
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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.
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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	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then	select USB BIOS Flashback.
USB	BIOS	Flashback	is	available	only	in	selected	motherboard	models.
Scheduling the BIOS download
1.	 In	the	Download	Setting	field,	tick	Schedule \(days\)	then	select	the	number	of	days	for	the	BIOS	download	schedule.
2.	 Click	or	tap	Apply	to	save	the	BIOS	download	schedule.	Click	or	tap	Cancel	to	cancel	the	download	schedule.
Using USB BIOS Flashback
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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	select USB Charger+.
Using USB Charger+
Ensure	to	connect	your	USB	device	into	the	USB	port	that	supports	this	utility.	Refer	to	section	2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	of	your	user	manual	for	more	details.
•	 USB	Charger+	does	not	support	USB	hubs,	USB	extension	cables,	and	generic	USB	cables.
•	 USB	Charger+	may	not	recognize	some	ASUS	devices	due	to	varying	design.
Click or tap to apply the settings 
Click or tap to refresh the list
Click or tap to discard the settings Click or tap to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off
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