E8085 First Edition May 2013: 2013 Asustek Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
E8085 First Edition May 2013: 2013 Asustek Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
First Edition
May 2013
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
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 Click to save the Tick to enable Click to undo the
the saved adjustment into a Click to enable the adjustments
Group Tuning default settings
profile profile
• 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.
Voltage
Drag to
adjust CPU
Core Voltage
offset
Drag to
adjust CPU
Cache Voltage
offset
Click to
apply the
adjustments
Click to undo the
Drag the slider to adjust adjustments
Click to load Click to save the DRAM, CPU Analog I/O,
the saved adjustment into a PCH, and CPU Input Drag the slider to adjust CPU System
profile profile voltages 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 load the Click to save the Click to enable the undo the
saved profile adjustment into a profile default settings adjustments
• The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.
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 Click to configure the settings Click to configure the settings Click to configure the
settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode in Max Power Saving mode settings in Away 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
• 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.
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.
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.
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 balanced Click to switch between CPU Click to increase the fan’s
configuration between the and chassis fan screens speed for a high cooling
fan’s noise level and speed capability
RPM Mode
RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75oC.
Click to undo
the changes
Click to apply
Click to go back the changes
to the previous Click to switch between the
screen 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.
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
LED Bluetooth:
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® 8
ASUS Wi-Fi Engine
ASUS special features
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
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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
Data rate 802.11b up to 11Mbps
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 to reach 65Mbps and above.
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
LED Bluetooth:
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® 8
ASUS Wi-Fi Engine
ASUS special features
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
The Wi-Fi GO! card varies by models. Refer to your motherboard manual for the Wi-Fi GO!
card specification.
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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.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change without notice. Visit the ASUS
support site at http://support.asus.com for driver or utilities updates.
For Wi-Fi GO! functions, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! in this user manual for more details.
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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
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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 Click to select a AP mode
to previous network connection
screen
• In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet
device’s driver support.
• Due to Windows® 8 limitation, it may take one to two minutes to set up the AP mode
for the first time.
Wi-Fi GO!
Wi-Fi GO! is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media
files to DLNA devices, control your computer using your smart device, transfer files to your
smart device, and provides access to your files stored in your cloud storage.
System requirements
System PC Smart device
requirements
OS Windows® 7/Windows® 8 Android 2.3 or later versions
iOS5 or later versions
Utilities ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
• Install the Wi-Fi GO! card driver and AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard’s
bundled support DVD.
• For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from
Google Play. For your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC
Remote from App store.
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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.
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 1536
(1280x800)
Screen
1024 x 600 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536
Resolution 1024 x 768
1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600
1280 x 768
Use your
smart device
to scan
QR Codes
for more
information
• Launch Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC
remote control functions. For more details, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
of this user manual for more details.
• To protect your Wi-Fi utility from unauthorized remote access, click then set a
password.
• Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is active when using the Wi-Fi GO! functions.
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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.
For 802.11ac standard Wi-Fi GO! Card, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in the
later version for Windows® 8 operating system.
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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.
• Smart Sensor Control: Allows you to remotely control your desktop by using your
smart device’s built-in sensors.
• Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a
remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.
•. Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a 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 a back
back to Wi-Fi previous screen up to your local
GO! window drive
• To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your cloud
accounts on your computer.
• Due to the cloud storage limitation, you can only upload or synchronize files with a
maximum size of 100 MB.
• Ensure to set the correct system time of your computer for the Cloud GO! to work
properly.
• When you synchronize the files, they will automatically synchronize under the Wi-Fi
GO! folder of each cloud storage. For the backed up files, you can find them in
Favorites folder of your local drive.
The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer.
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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.
Click to select
receiver
Tick to select
source location
Displays the
target receiver’s
name and
the media file
currently playing
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Using File Transfer
Click to set
a destination
path for file
transfers from
smart device to
computer
Click to go Click to go back to the
back to Wi-Fi previous screen Click to transfer files
GO! window
Ensure to enable File Transfer in your smart device to receive files from your computer.
• When transferring files from your computer to your iOS device, you can only receive
files in PNG, BMP, JPG, GIF, and TIFF formats.
• To receive files on your iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Photos then turn the
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on.
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Using Smart Sensor Control
1. On your computer, click Smart Sensor Control on the Wi-Fi GO! window.
2. Click Camera to take pictures or record videos.
Ensure to enable the Smart Sensor Control on your smart device to enable the smart
device’s camera.
Click to record
videos
Click to take
pictures
The files are automatically saved in the smart device’s local storage.
On smart device
Tap Smart Sensor Control on the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote menu.
Click to enable
the microphone
function
Tap to enable
Click to select the the gyroscope
sound quality function
• For the microphone function, the quality of the sound depends on the Wi-Fi
environment.
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Using Remote Keyboard & Mouse
From your smart device, tap Remote Keyboard & Mouse then tap Enter.
Tick to select
the capture
range to the
assigned hot
key
Ensure to enable Capture & Send in your smart device to receive the screen captures from
your computer.
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RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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