ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a versatile application that leverages the power of the EPU technology developed by Asus itself. EPU stands for Energy Processing Unit and refers to a standard for saving energy on computers.

ASUS EPU has developed this power saving technology starting 2005, but it wasn’t until later on that the company came up with both the hardware and the software that can sustain it. It all comes down to a chip that can process feedback from the CPU in real-time and adjust the power in just the right amount, resulting in less power waste.

In simpler words, the chip monitors the usage of the computer and cuts back the power when it isn’t needed, for instance, during low-impact tasks. However, when heavy processes are initiated, it makes sure that enough juice is at the processor’s disposal.

Most of the job is accomplished by this chip, however the end users may intervene through the software component of the whole EPU technology. The program provides an interface for the chip, therefore delivering some insight into how the whole system works.

It goes without saying, ASUS EPU works only with motherboards produced by Asus and adopts a modern interface. The GUI displays a list of all the hardware components that participate in the process, moderating power usage for the CPU, chipset, HDD, fan, memory and VGA parts.

By default the program runs in Auto mode, which means it makes its own adjustments, but can be set to other modes, such as plane or car and can be calibrated at user request. At all times, you can view the current status of the power in terms of performance, reliability, tranquility and power saving.

In conclusion, ASUS EPU is a must have for users of Asus motherboards that embed an EPU chip. Power consumption is dramatically decreased, with positive impacts on the computer itself and the surrounding environment.