4.TPU switch

With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance.

• Enable this switch when the system is powered off.

•When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance.

•When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BLCK) and the CPU ratio for a more enhanced performance.

TPU

Disable

Enabled

Enabled

(Default)

(CPU Ratio Boost)

(CPU BCLK

 

 

and

 

 

Ratio Boost)

Z97-WS

Z97-WS TPU switch

• The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED.

•If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup.

•You may use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made.

Chapter 1

Z97-WS

1-15