Asus X99-M WS, Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
4. TPU switch
With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the
CPU ratio and clock speed for an optimal system performance.
• Enable this switch when the system is powered off.
• When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_I: CPU Ratio Boost), the system
automatically adjusts the CPU ratio for an enhanced performance.
• When the TPU switch is set to Enabled (TPU_II: CPU BCLK and Ratio Boost), the
system automatically adjusts the base clock rate (BCLK) and the CPU ratio for a more
enhanced performance.
• The TPU LEDs (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch light up when you set the TPU switch
to TPU_I mode or TPU_II mode. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact
location of the TPU LEDs.
• If you enable this switch under Windows ® OS environment, the TPU function will be
activated after the next system bootup.