Asus Computer Hardware 90MB0DT0M0AAY0 User Manual

E8085  
First Edition  
May 2013  
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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  
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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.  
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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 boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized  
overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.  
Using TPU  
CPU Frequency  
Click or  
to adjust the  
Base Clock  
Frequency,  
CPU Ratio,  
and CPU Ring  
Ratio  
Click or  
to select the  
number of  
cores to adjust  
Click to  
apply the  
adjustments  
Click to load  
the saved  
profile  
Click to undo the  
adjustments  
Click to save the  
adjustment into a  
profile  
Tick to enable  
Group Tuning  
Click to enable the  
default settings  
Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Frequency in  
TPU. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details.  
The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your  
CPU model.  
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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  
DRAM, CPU Analog I/O,  
PCH, and CPU Input  
voltages  
Click to save the  
adjustment into a  
profile  
Click to load  
the saved  
profile  
Drag the slider to adjust CPU System  
Agent, CPU Digital I/O, VTTDDR, and  
PCHVLX voltages  
GPU Boost  
Drag  
to  
adjust the iGPU  
Max Voltage  
Click or  
to adjust the  
CPU VCCSA  
voltage  
Click to  
apply the  
adjustments  
Click to  
Click to enable the  
default settings  
undo the  
adjustments  
Click to load the  
saved profile  
Click to save the  
adjustment into a profile  
The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.  
We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating  
from damaging the motherboard.  
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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 in Away mode  
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  
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 select  
a setting for  
Add-on USB  
ports power  
Click to  
apply the  
adjustments  
Click to enable the  
default settings  
Click to undo the  
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 to 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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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-line calibration could get higher voltage and good  
overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.  
CPU Current Capability  
CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher  
value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.  
CPU Power Thermal Control  
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the  
overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential.  
CPU Power Phase Control  
CPU Power Phase Control allows you to get more transient and better thermal  
performance by increasing the phase number under heavy system loading. To increase  
VRM efficiency, reduce the phase number under light system loading.  
* The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU.  
CPU Voltage Frequency  
CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components.  
Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response.  
DRAM Power  
You can configure the following DRAM items:  
DRAM Power Phase Control  
Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select  
Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency.  
DRAM Current Capability  
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking  
frequency range simultaneously.  
DRAM Voltage Frequency  
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase  
OC Range.  
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.  
Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored.  
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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  
fan’s speed to  
silent mode  
Click to  
maximize the  
fan speed  
Click to increase the fan’s  
speed for a high cooling  
capability  
Click to set the balanced  
configuration between the  
fan’s noise level and speed  
Click to switch between CPU  
and chassis fan screens  
Customizing the fan settings  
Smart Mode  
Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans’ rotation speeds and responsiveness based on  
your system’s temperature.  
Click and drag  
to set the fan’s  
rotation speed  
Click and drag  
Click to undo  
the changes  
the sliders to  
adjust the fan’s  
responsiveness  
Click to apply  
the changes  
Click to go back  
to the previous  
screen  
Click to switch between the  
CPU and chassis fan screens  
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RPM Mode  
RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75oC.  
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  
screen  
Click to switch between the  
CPU and chassis fan screens  
When the CPU temperature reaches 75o 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 Fan Xpert 2.  
The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an  
external control kit for rotation speed.  
Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. If you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its  
full speed.  
If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should  
be repeated.  
DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process.  
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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’ regulations. Wi-Fi 802.11ac  
feature will be supported under the complete 11ac eco-system environment.  
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card specifications  
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac version  
Wi-Fi Standard  
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac  
Bluetooth standard  
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS  
802.11ac (HT80*) up to 867Mbps, 802.11n(HT40*) up to 300Mbps,  
802.11n(HT20) up to 150Mbps, 802.11a up to 54Mbps,  
802.11b up to 11Mbps, 802.11g up to 54Mbps  
Data rate  
Security  
*
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*  
Use WPA2 or open system to reach 65Mbps and above.  
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AP Mode  
Network architechture  
types  
Client mode  
Frequency band  
Operating range  
2.4GHz & 5GHz ISM radio band  
Wi-Fi:*  
Outdoor up to 300 meters  
Indoor up to 100 meters  
*
The transmission speed may vary according to the environment  
Bluetooth:  
10 - 20 meters (depends on the environment)  
Antenna 1: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx  
Antenna 2: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx + Bluetooth  
Antenna  
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (with SMA  
connector)  
Wi-Fi:  
Green LED: Wi-Fi enabled  
LED off: Wi-Fi disabled  
Bluetooth:  
LED  
Blue LED: Bluetooth enabled  
LED off: Bluetooth disabled  
Blinking blue LED: Data activity  
Support OS  
32-bit / 64-bit Windows® 7, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows®  
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ASUS Wi-Fi Engine  
ASUS special features  
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!  
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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*  
Use WPA2 or open system to reach 65Mbps and above.  
Security  
*
AP Mode  
Network architechture  
types  
Client mode  
Frequency band  
2.4GHz & 5GHz ISM radio band  
Wi-Fi:*  
Outdoor up to 300 meters  
Indoor up to 100 meters  
Operating range  
*
The transmission speed may vary according to the environment  
Bluetooth:  
10 - 20 meters (depends on the environment)  
Antenna 1: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx  
Antenna 2: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx + Bluetooth  
Antenna  
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (with SMA  
connector)  
Wi-Fi:  
Green LED: Wi-Fi enabled  
LED off: Wi-Fi disabled  
Bluetooth:  
LED  
Blue LED: Bluetooth enabled  
LED off: Bluetooth disabled  
Blinking blue LED: Data activity  
Support OS  
32-bit / 64-bit Windows® 7, 32-bit / 64-bit Windows®  
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ASUS Wi-Fi Engine  
ASUS special features  
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!  
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.  
The Wi-Fi GO! card varies by models. Refer to your motherboard manual for the Wi-Fi GO!  
card specification.  
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