Asus P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT - Manual (Page 18)

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power
Control
Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature SMART DIGI+
Power Control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers that allow ultra-precise auto-
tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It allows you to set the system to auto-tune the settings
for fast/extreme performance or to manually adjust the voltage levels, offering easier power
control and better power-saving solutions via the ASUS AI Suite II utility.
TPU with SMART DIGI+
SMART DIGI+ Technology works with TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to ramp up the system’s
performance to its maximum. Enable the SMART DIGI+ key with a single click and adjust
CPU ratios manually in the TPU to increase CPU frequency. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit)
offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning
and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution to automatically optimize
the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to
adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.
CPU Power Wattage Cut in Half (With next generation Intel ® VRD 12.5
future power technology)
SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces
CPU power usage at the specified power level, thus creating a cooler and quieter system.
EPU
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip,
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
component’s lifespan.