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 Max Power Saving mode

Click to configure the

Click to configure the settings

settings in Auto mode

in High Performance mode

Click to configure the

Click to configure the

settings in Away mode

Global settings

Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power

Click to select a fan profile

Tick to select a setting for

Click to enable the

Click to undo the

Click to apply the

Voltage Decrement

default settings

adjustments

adjustments

• 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.

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