Asus P5GC-MX manual CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF, CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored

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2.5.5	Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature		[49.5ºC/121ºF]
CPU Fan Speed		[2909RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control		[Disabled]
Chassis Fan Speed (RPM)		[N/A]
VCORE Voltage		[ 1.288V]
3.3V Voltage		[ 3.184V]
5V Voltage		[ 4.948V]
12V Voltage		[11.985V]

CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

	Select Screen
	Select Item
+-	Change Option
F1	General Help
F10	Save and Exit
ESC	Exit

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.

Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.

Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A]

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

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Contents Motherboard E2932 First Edition January Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup PCI PnPSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guideP5GC-MX specifications summary LAN USBP5GC-MX specifications summary Xii Product Welcome Package contentsSpecial features DDR2 memory support Bit CPU supportIntel 945GC chipset PCI Express interfaceHigh Definition Audio Innovative Asus featuresAsus CrashFree Bios Asus EZ FlashP5GC-MX Onboard LED Before you proceedOnboard LED Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout VGA1Central Processing Unit CPU Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard P5GC-MX CPU SocketLoad plate Page Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Overview Memory configurationsSystem memory P5GC-MX 240-pin DDR2 Dimm Sockets3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors ListRemoving a Dimm Installing a DimmTo install a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketTo install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI ExpressP5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM JumpersClear RTC RAM Clrtc P5GC-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSBLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors P5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Internal connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration P5GC-MX IDE Connector PriideP5GC-MX Sata Connectors Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionP5GC-MX Fan Connectors P5GC-MX Digital Audio ConnectorCPU P5GC-MX Internal Audio Connector P5GC-MX USB 2.0 ConnectorsP5GC-MX Front Panel Audio Connector Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis P5GC-MX Intrusion ConnectorFpanel Product introduction Bios setup Press Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk Asus EZ Flash utility Afudos utility Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Updating the Bios fileTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keysSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -Sector Transfer M AutoIDE Configuration Processor System InformationIDE Detect Time Out System MemoryUSB Configuration Advanced menuUSB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled Bios Ehci Hand -Off DisabledCPU Configuration Chipset Hyper Threading Technology EnabledIntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled Enhanced C1 Control AutoHyper Path 3 Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram Frequency Auto Dram Throttling Threshold AutoGraphics memory type Auto Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGAInternal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB PEG Buffer Length AutoHigh Priority Port Select Disabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationSlot Power Auto HD Audio Controller EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port Mode ECPConfiguration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Parallel Port AddressPCI PnP PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Plug and Play O/S NoAcpi 2.0 Support Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledPower On By RTC Alarm Enabled Power Button Mode On/OffRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCI Devices DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Add On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Quick Boot EnabledFull Screen Logo Enabled Bootup Num-Lock OnSecurity Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utilityExit & Save Changes Password Check SetupExit menu Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramDrivers menu Realtek Audio DriverAsus PC Probe Asus UpdateUtilities menu Asus Contact information Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial versionInstalls the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software WinDVD Copy5 TrialSoftware support CPU features Features that the motherboard SupportsEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper -Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology