[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS.

3 . 4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

 

 

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

 

 

 

Main

Advanced

H/W Monitor

Boot

Security

Exit

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

Enable/Disable

 

CPU Quiet Fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Function.

 

CPU Temperature

: 37 C / 98 F

 

 

 

M / B Temperature

: 31 C / 87 F

 

 

 

CPU Fan Speed

: 3400 RPM

 

 

 

Chassis Fan Speed

: N / A

 

 

 

Vcore

 

: 1.629V

 

 

 

+ 3.30V

 

: 3.306V

 

 

 

+ 5.00V

 

: 5.067V

 

Select Screen

 

+ 12.00V

: 11.890V

 

 

 

Select Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1

General Help

 

CPU Quiet Fan

[Disabled]

F9

Load Defaults

 

 

 

 

F10

Save and Exit

 

 

 

 

ESC

Exit

 

 

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CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature” and “Target Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. You are allowed to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan.

Target CPU Temperature

The target temperature will be between 45C/113 F and 65 C/149F. The default value is [50C/122F].

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you choose. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow].

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ASRock 4CORE1600-GLAN Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen, CPU Quiet Fan, Target CPU Temperature, Target Fan Speed

4CORE1600-GLAN specifications

The ASRock 4CORE1600-GLAN motherboard stands out as an exceptional option for users looking for reliable performance in a compact and efficient platform. Designed primarily for use with Intel’s Core 2 Duo processors, this motherboard targets the budget-conscious consumer and those interested in building a stable PC for everyday tasks and more demanding applications.

One of the main features of the ASRock 4CORE1600-GLAN is its support for the Intel LGA 775 socket. This compatibility allows users to harness the power of Intel’s dual-core processors, providing a significant performance boost compared to earlier single-core versions. The motherboard supports FSB speeds of up to 1600 MHz, enhancing data transfer rates and improving overall system responsiveness.

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