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E8085
First Edition
May 2013
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Contents Dual Intelligent Processors 4 ..................................................................................... 4 4-Way Optimization ......................................................................................... 4 TPU ....................................................................................................... 5 EPU ....................................................................................................... 7 DIGI+ Power Control ....................
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these five utilities in one interface: 4-Way Optimization, TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, and Fan Xpert 2. 4-Way Optimization The 4-Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU, EPU, DIGI + Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to their optimal settings. Select an advanced power saving mode Click to auto-detect the best settings based on actual usage DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process. 4
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TPU ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system. For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system
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Voltage Drag to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Drag the slider to adjust Click to load Click to save the DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, Drag the slider to adjust CPU System the saved adjustment into a PCH, and CPU Input Agent, CPU Digital I/O, VTTDDR, and profile profile voltages PCHVLX voltages GPU Boost Drag to adjust the iGPU Max Voltage Click or to adjust the CPU VCCSA voltag
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EPU EPU is an enery-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. Using EPU Click to configure the settings Click to configure the Click to configure the Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode settings in Away mode settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to s
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DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency for optimal system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. CPU Power You can configure the following CPU Power items: • CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. • CPU Load-line Calibration CPU Load-line Calibration adjusts the voltage range and controls the system temperature. Higher load-lin
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Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specifications and positions. Using Fan Xpert 2 Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the Click to fan’s speed to maximize the silent mode fan speed Click to increase the fan’s Click to set the balanced Click to switch between CPU speed for a high cooling configuration between the and chassis fan screens
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RPM Mode o RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 C. Click and drag to adjust the fan’s speed Click to undo the changes Click to apply the changes Click to go back to the previous Click to switch between the screen CPU and chassis fan screens o • When the CPU temperature reaches 75 C, the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU. • For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch, only 4-pin CPU fans are controllable in
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Wi-Fi GO! Card The Wi-Fi GO! card is an easy-to-use wireless LAN adapter that allows you to connect to a wireless LAN in a single network. With the Wi-Fi GO! card, you can also use your system as an access point for other Wi-Fi supported devices. By default, the Wi-Fi GO! card is already installed on your motherboard. To locate the Wi-Fi GO! card, refer to section Motherboard rear and audio connections of your motherboard manual. The Wi-Fi standard of 802.11ac will be restricted by countries
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ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card specifications Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n version Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth standard Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS 802.11n(HT40*) up to 300Mbps 802.11n(HT20) up to 150Mbps 802.11a up to 54Mbps 802.11b up to 11Mbps Data rate 802.11g up to 54Mbps * When using Wi-Fi Engine in AP mode, the channel bandwidth is limited ® to HT20 and with a maximum data rate of 150 Mbps due to Windows limitation. WEP, WPA & WPA2* Security * Use WPA2 or open system
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Installation System requirements To use the Wi-Fi GO! card, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: ® ® 1. 32-bit / 64-bit Windows 7, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows 8 2. DVD Optical drive 3. ASUS support DVD containing the Wi-Fi GO! card driver 4. ASUS AI Suite 3 utility • Ensure to install the bundled Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi GO! card ports. • To install ASUS AI Suite 3 utility, refer to the section AI Suite 3 of your motherboard user manual for more details. Installing
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Using Wi-Fi Engine To use Wi-Fi Engine, click on the top edge of the screen, then click Wi-Fi Engine on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to connect to a wireless access point Click to set up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless access point or a host router. To use the client mode: 1. On the Wi-Fi Engine menu, click Client Mode to launch Network Connections. 2. From the Network Connections w
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Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless-enabled devices. To use AP mode, click AP Mode on the Wi-Fi Engine menu. Key in a network name Key in your password Key in your password for confirmation Click to disable AP mode Click to enable Click to go back AP mode Click to select a to previous network connection screen • In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet device’s driver support. ® •
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• Ensure that all Wi-Fi enabled devices using the Wi-Fi GO! utility must be in the same local area network (LAN). • The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your smart devices: Screen Low Density Medium Density High Density Extra high density type (120, ldpi) (160, mdpi) (240, hdpi) (320, xhdpi) WXGA 1536 x 1152 2048 x 15
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Using Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart device. Launching Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote 1. On your smart device, turn on the Wi-Fi connection. Ensure that your smart device is within the same network as your computer. 2. Tap Wi-Fi GO! > Enter, then tap the computer you want to connect with your smart & NFC Remote device. 3. Tap OK on the confirmation message. Using the Wake-on-LAN If you want to wake up your computer using th
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Wi-Fi GO functions • Cloud GO!: Allows you to remotely control and sync your files across multiple cloud ® services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox . • Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device. • DLNA Media Hub: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your smart device. • File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and your smart device
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Using Cloud GO! 1. On your computer, click Cloud GO! on the Wi-Fi GO! screen. 2. Click Enter to access your cloud storage accounts. ® 3. Log into your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox cloud account then click Sign In. Click to open cloud storage accounts Click a specific icon to upload, create folder, download, delete or refresh your cloud accounts Tick to select contents Click to synchronize your files to other cloud accounts or Click to go Click to go back to the create
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Using DLNA Media Hub To stream media files to a DLNA display, enable the remote control functions in your Windows Media Player. To do this, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream then tick Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media. Using DLNA Media Hub on the computer On your computer, click DLNA Media Hub then click Enter. Click to select media file type Click to edit the playlist Click to select receiver Tick to select source location Media files
